Category Management Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Category Management Manager to lead supplier performance, post-award contracting, and strategic sourcing for critical components supporting F-35 and IFG programs. You will manage a team and coordinate recruitment, training, and performance within a dynamic, highly regulated defense environment.

The role is based in Fort Worth, TX, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for travel to support enterprise-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proven experience in supply chain management or category management.
• Strong leadership and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories).
• Defining project scope and facilitating execution to achieve savings and value.
• Collaborating with Business Areas and cross-functional teams to assess supply base risks and identify new sources of supply.

Skills

Supply chain

Category management

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

LMAP

Job description

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.

Who You Are

Lockheed Martin, Supply Chain, Category Management, Manager will report to the Global Supply Chain Senior Manager; responsible for Forgings, Bulkheads, and Complex Machine parts supporting the F-35 and IFG Programs. The Category Management Manager will lead a team responsible for supplier performance management and post award contracting activities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories)
• Defining project scope and facilitates execution, identifying savings opportunities in order to provide differentiating value
• Working with Business Areas, Business Units or Enterprise-wide, cross-functional teams to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, and identify new sources of supply and meet business requirements
• Negotiating and managing contracts and relationships with suppliers to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance
• Implementing policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved
• Acting as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category. You'll be responsible for quality and performance of supplier products and for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions

What’s In It For You

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This role is in Fort Worth, TX
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Basic Qualifications

• Supply Chain, Supply Chain Integration, or Logistics experience
• Experience with subcontract cost, quality, schedule and/or technical program performance
• Bachelor's degree

Desired Skills

• Ability to lead in a fast-paced team with a proven ability to focus on team members
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills to build organizational talent, and foster an environment focused on positive employee engagement and individual career development
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement and ability to implement change and drive efficiency
• Attract, develop, and retain subcontract management talent to improve the overall group performance
• Background and knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procurements
• Demonstrated negotiations experience with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)
• Background and knowledge of Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP)
• Experience with delivery execution
• Strong SAP knowledge/background and experience
• Must be able to travel, as required

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $109700.00 - $203700.00

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.