Standard Job Description
WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, the Supply Management organization provides end‑to‑end program and operations support for a diverse portfolio of U.S. Government, international, and commercial aircraft programs. We oversee the sourcing, logistics, and subcontract administration of critical parts, assemblies, and systems—ensuring on‑time, cost‑effective delivery while meeting the rigorous quality and compliance standards of the aerospace industry. We are looking for a seasoned professional to join our team as a Senior Subcontracts Manager and take ownership of high‑value, high‑risk subcontracts.
THE WORK
As a Senior Subcontracts Manager you will:
- Own $10 M–$20 M of annual spend with Sikorsky suppliers, managing the full lifecycle of moderate‑to‑high‑risk subcontracts that include COTS, performance‑specification, and complex build‑to‑print parts.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (program, operations, engineering, finance, contracts) to align requirements, resolve issues, and drive on‑time delivery.
- Develop and refine subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms & conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services that support development, and production of aircraft programs.
- Prepare bid packages; analyze proposals, negotiate price and contract terms, review suppliers.
- Administer awarded subcontracts and manage all required change activity, ensuring compliance with contract clauses, internal policies, and export‑control regulations.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (on‑time delivery, purchase‑price variance, contract spend, cost of poor quality) and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives, including root‑cause‑corrective‑action (RCCA) plans for under‑performing vendors.
- Exercise procurement delegation by authorizing supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority levels, while maintaining full audit trails.
- Lead key supplier negotiations focused on cost containment, cost‑avoidance, and price analysis; partner with suppliers to implement improvement projects that enhance quality, schedule reliability, and value.
- Coordinate import/export of technical data, hardware, software, and qualification artifacts in compliance with ITAR/EAR and other export‑license requirements.
Basic Qualifications
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Desired Skills
- Strong background in government, international or commercial contracts a plus.
- Experience interacting and managing International customer/supplier relationships a plus attention to detail, enjoy complex problems, excellent communication and organization skills, project management, negotiation skills
- Aerospace Supply chain management or related manufacturing procurement experience preferred.
- Knowledge of SAC Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
- Experience with Supply Hub and Supplier Portal is a plus
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.