Strategic Space Defense Procurement Planner

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Program Material Manager to bridge the Program Team and Central Procurement, ensuring alignment with program goals and schedules.

You will forecast future needs, influence early acquisition strategies, monitor supplier performance, and expedite deliveries when required, with cross-functional teamwork.

This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence complex defense programs in space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 1+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (procurement, subcontract administration, subcontract management, negotiation, and/or category management).

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasts for future procurement requirements.
• Coordinate between Program Team and Central Procurement.
• Influence acquisition strategy early in the program life cycle.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite deliveries when needed.
• Prepare performance reports for program management.
• Resolve issues and engage with management to drive decisions.

Skills

Procurement processes

DoD regulations (FAR/DFAR/TINA/ITAR)

Supplier management

Category management

Project management

Strategic communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corp. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Program Material Manager to bridge the Program Team and Central Procurement, ensuring alignment with program goals and schedules.

You will forecast future needs, influence early acquisition strategies, monitor supplier performance, and expedite deliveries when required, with cross-functional teamwork.

This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence complex defense programs in space systems.