Category Management Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a senior supply chain professional to lead global sourcing and category management near Denver, CO. You will drive cost-optimized supplier strategies, manage risk, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet program goals in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, subcontract management, and delivering affordable, robust supply chain solutions for complex defense programs. Hybrid work arrangements may be discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management including Procurement, Subcontract Administration, or Category Management.
• Knowledge of SAP/P2P Purchasing System and related procedures.
• Experience managing Cost, Technical, Schedule, Risk and Opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead subcontract efforts from RFP to program execution.
• Experience directing teams overseeing subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develops a global sourcing strategy for commodities.
• Defines project scope and facilitates execution to deliver differentiating value.
• Works with cross-functional teams to analyze supply base risks and opportunities.
• Negotiates and manages contracts with suppliers to enhance performance.
• Implements policies and metrics to realize savings and meet requirements.
• Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category.
• Ensures quality and performance of supplier products.
• Oversees recruitment, training, performance, and discipline within the subcontract team.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Risk management

Subcontract management

Supplier relationship

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP/P2P

PO Folders

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Standard Job Description

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.

What is the mission?

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.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision.

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

• Develops a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories.)
• Defines project scope and facilitates execution, identifying savings opportunities in order to provide differentiating value.
• Works with Business Area, Business Unit or Enterprise-wide, cross-functional teams to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, identify new sources of supply and meet business requirements.
• Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with suppliers to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance.
• Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved.
• Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category.
• Responsible for quality and performance of supplier products.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

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The preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility one of the Coolest places to work: Denver, Colorado, and be expected to work in the office; however, hybrid work arrangements to be discussed during interviews.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, Proposal, and/or Category Management)
• Knowledge of SAP/P2P Purchasing System, PO Folders, procedures
• Experience with management of Cost, Technical, Schedule, Risk and Opportunity
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk mitigation plans, resolve cost and schedule issues to meet program needs, conflict management as necessary, and manage an Integrated Product Team.
• Demonstrated experience directing all phases of the subcontract from request for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and program execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams overseeing subcontractors, suppliers, or critical subcontracted systems

Desired Skills

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Previous experience with procurement processes and regulations under DoD (FAR, DFAR, TINA, and or ITAR)
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to bring matters/issues to successful closure.
• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers
• Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership and suppliers,
• Experience with LM Procure to Pay / SAP,
• Experience managing major supplier subcontract
• Demonstrated "Can-Do" Attitude,
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills,
• Demonstrated desire to overcome challenges and obstacles,
• Demonstrated ability to guide, train, and lead,
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $123400.00 - $229200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-- both professionally and personally.

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.