Supplier Relationship Management Principle

Lockheed Martin; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Supplier Relationship Management Principle to lead the enterprise business strategy within its global supply chain operations. The role involves developing and executing supplier strategies, driving sourcing strategies for new business opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a mid-senior level position that requires a strong technical or operations background and excellent communication skills. The selected candidate will work remotely full-time with some required travel to company offices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supplier relationship management and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to drive development and deployment of global sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy supplier strategy.
• Drive sourcing strategies for key captures and new business opportunities.
• Integrate non-traditional defense contractors across programs.
• Establish strategic action plans, engagement plans, and communication plans.

Skills

Technical or Operations background

Competitive Intelligence experience

Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships

Risk Management skills

Business and financial acumen

Knowledge of one or more Lockheed Martin business areas

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job description

Job Title and Company

Supplier Relationship Management Principle at Lockheed Martin

Job Description

Enterprise Operations Global Supply Chain is seeking a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) position to lead the enterprise business strategy and support execution for critical non‑traditional defense contractors (NTDC). This role will drive the development and deployment of the global sourcing strategy to maximize supply chain leverage, program affordability, and operational performance. The selected candidate will collaborate with Lockheed Martin business areas and lead cross‑functional teams to develop and execute supplier strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy supplier strategy.
• Drive sourcing strategies for key captures and new business opportunities.
• Integrate non‑traditional defense contractors across new and existing programs.
• Advocate the benefits and drawbacks of including non‑traditional suppliers in captures and programs.
• Establish strategic action plans, engagement plans, and communication plans.
• Shape strategic agreements (Partnering, GGTA, LTA, etc.).
• Develop SRM standard work.
• Coordinate with LM Business Areas and Corporate Strategy to develop detailed supplier profiles.
• Gather and analyze supplier data and performance metrics to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Develop "Get to Excellence/Return to Green" plans as required.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify leverage opportunities to improve performance, affordability, and business growth.
• Coordinate with Corporate Strategy and business areas to ensure SRM approaches are aligned with strategic capabilities and competitive strategies.
• Support internal and external SCT and SRM business rhythm.

Desired Skills

• Technical or Operations background.
• Competitive Intelligence experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships.
• Risk Management skills.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of one or more Lockheed Martin business areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and may be considered for other career opportunities that match your skills and experience. If you are a match, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Remote Work

Full‑time remote telework: The selected employee will work remotely full time from a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office. Periodic travel to a Lockheed Martin office for meetings may be required.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing