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What is the mission?

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

What does this role look like? 

Supply Chain’s vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution.  Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

As an LM Space Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) project lead, you will be responsible for driving the development and shaping of individual SRM supplier strategies. This will involve:

• Collaborating with and coordinating across Line of Business (LOB) Mission Segments supplier strategy leads
• Synthesizing and analyzing data from several sources to create an aggregate view of supplier performance and strategic elements
• Develop impactful supplier strategies to be recommended to SRM Champions
• Develop impactful supplier summaries and talking points in support of Executive Engagements
• Communicate recommended strategies to SRM Champions
• Assess the effectiveness of the strategies and recommend adjustments
• Drive Strategic initiatives for assigned suppliers on behalf SRM Champion & GSC VP
• Partner with Corporate SRM Leads to drive Space SRM strategies & performance perspective into Enterprise SRM strategies
• Partner across BAs and with Corporate SRM Leads to drive enterprise actions at the Space level 

Basic Qualifications

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
• 8+ years of professional experience in a combination of Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Subcontract Program Management (SPM), Negotiation, proposal, and/or Category Management), capture management, business development, engineering, and/or program management.
• Experience in crafting and executing strategic plans. 

Desired Skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• A solid understanding of Lockheed Martin's global supply chain operations, including Subcontract Program Management principles, SRM initiative, and systems/tools.
• A broad understanding of LM Space's LOB portfolios, products, suppliers, and customers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with others, build strong relationships, and drive results through proactive and organized approaches, demonstrating a high degree of self-motivation, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex technical concepts and ideas to diverse audiences, including executives, peers, customers, and stakeholders, in a way that is easy to understand and actionable, with the ability to adapt communication style to varying levels of technical expertise and business acumen.