PURCHASING AND PROCUREMENT

In the area of purchasing and procurement/logistics, Lockheed Martin has various opportunities across multiple business areas and in numerous states. This area of responsibility generally includes three basic job titles: Multi-Function Purchasing Managers, Procurement Representatives and Sub-Contract Administrators.

• Multi-Function Purchasing Manager - responsibilities focus on managing procurement engineering activities associated with assemblies material procurements in support of customers. You will become an integral part of a market-focused team comprised of Buyers, Supplier Managers, Advanced Contracting, Quality and Procurement Engineering personnel. Performance Procurement Engineering - the area you will manage - includes developing: 1) a market expertise in assigned market segments, 2) a thorough understanding of the supply base, 3) a detailed understanding of current technologies and emerging technologies, 4) effective relationships with suppliers, 5) assistance to buyers in identifying alternate sources or parts to facilitate material cost reduction, 6) strategies for leveraging procurement volume for material cost reductions, 7) 'should cost' estimates to assist buyers in negotiations, 8) relationships with technical operations to work material cost reduction initiatives and 9) business case and risk mitigation plans when changing sources of supply.

Ideal candidates will possess a technical degree and have a general understanding of manufacturing operations, material market analysis, supplier technical evaluations, risk-based assessments, risk mitigation techniques and process improvement initiatives. You should also be willing to travel as needed.

• Procurement Representative - Solicits, evaluates and coordinates the negotiation and award of purchase orders/subcontracts for direct charge complex and commodity hardware; procures indirect hardware as required; administers all subcontract activities to include monitoring of supplier performance via weekly telephone meetings and/or periodic travel; evaluates and negotiates claims arising from engineering change orders, terminations and supplier poor performance; possesses a proven working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) as well as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or related material planning procedures.

• Sub-Contract Administrators - develop subcontract specifications, work statements and terms and conditions for the procurement of material and supplies in support of existing contracts. Involvement includes: preparing bid packages, conducting bidder's conferences, analyzing/evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions and pricing, selecting/recommending subcontractors, writing awards and administering resulting subcontracts. You would also negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts. This is a liaison position between Project Management and the Materials Buyers for small proposals; participating with contract administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.