Supplier Relationship Specialist

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. is seeking a Supplier Relationship Specialist to oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects and act as a liaison between project management, planning, and line management. You will review status, budgets, and schedules and drive issue resolution to meet productivity and client satisfaction.

This role is based in Dallas, Texas within the Operations Planning Team. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and able to navigate a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Procurement, Subcontract Management, Proposal Process, Risk Mitigation & Project Management as it relates to Supply Chain and Operations efforts
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated self-starter approach
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities during task execution to meet mission success
• Strong ability to resolve tactical obstacles and make strategic decisions while delivering results
• Detail and teamwork oriented with strong demonstration in organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with demonstrated sense of urgency
• Ownership of tasking and accountability

Responsibilities

• Review project status, budgets, and schedules and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.
• Create mechanisms to monitor project progress and intervene when needed.
• Facilitate problem-solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontract management

Proposal process

Risk mitigation

Project management

Communication

Self-starting

Adaptability

Decision making

Tools

SAP

P2P

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Supplier Relationship Specialist for the Operations Planning Team. Our team is responsible for overseeing project execution, coordinating planning activities, and ensuring alignment with client objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Supplier Relationship Specialist you will be responsible for managing operational aspects of ongoing projects, acting as liaison between project management, planning, project teams, and line management.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Review project status, budgets, and schedules and prepare status reports.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals.
• Create mechanisms to monitor project progress and intervene when needed.
• Facilitate problem‑solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and driven to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment. This role offers high visibility, impact on client success, and the chance to shape project delivery excellence.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of Procurement, Subcontract Management, Proposal Process, Risk Mitigation & Project Management as it relates to Supply Chain and Operations efforts
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated self-starter approach
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities during task execution to meet mission success
• Strong ability to resolve tactical obstacles and make strategic decisions while delivering results
• Detail and teamwork oriented with strong demonstration in organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with demonstrated sense of urgency
• Ownership of tasking and accountability

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP) and FAR/DFARs
• SAP and P2P experience
• Strong business acumen with the ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional organizations and build working relationships
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.