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Lockheed Martin is seeking a procurement professional in the Lexington area to source, negotiate, and purchase machinery, equipment, and services essential for operations. The role involves monitoring supplier performance, analyzing price trends, and preparing RFPs and bid packages as needed.
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and has MS Office experience, coupled with strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related discipline
MS Office Experience
Great Organizational Skills
Time Management Skills
Good Communication Skills
Full-Time Salary Range: $44500.00 - $82700.00
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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.