Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lockheed Martin is seeking a Category Manager for its Direct Category Management team to support supply chain transformation and expand OneLM Agreements. The role develops and implements sourcing and contracting strategies for mechanical categories, drives savings and procurement efficiencies, and manages supplier agreements and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Lead Category Manager to develop and implement contracting strategies for the Mechanical category, driving savings and efficiencies
• Provide support to other Category Leads as required, contributing to the effective management of a broad range of mechanical categories, including fasteners, fittings, machining, and other miscellaneous mechaincal and build to print categories
• Support execution and management of OneLM Agreements in accordance with LMAP, CAP and GSCO policies and procedures
• Support all aspects of the OneLM Agreement process, including: preparation of requirements documents, statements of work and RFPs; development of evaluation criteria; participation in bidders' conferences and supplier presentations; analysis and evaluation of proposals in support of best value procurements; price negotiations; terms and conditions negotiations; price analyses; documenting activities in compliance with policies and procedures; supplier management; as well as the management and maintenance of the agreement
• Develops a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories.)
• Defines project scope and facilitates execution, identifying savings opportunities in order to provide differentiating value for Lockheed Martin
• Works with Business Area, Business Unit or Enterprise-wide, cross-functional teams of supply chain, component engineering, quality, finance and business operations professionals to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, support program needs, identify new sources of supply and maximize the horizontal strength for the specific category
• Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with suppliers
• Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of category market space and supplier base in order to establish effective supplier relationships to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance
• Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category

Skills

• Demonstrated procurement and strategic supply chain experience as Category Manager, Procurement Representative and/or Subcontract Administrator
• Experience executing and documenting purchase orders and/or long term agreements in accordance with supply chain policies/procedures (LMAP, CAP, etc.)
• Exposure to FAR and DFAR requirements
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross functional teams in a virtual environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexibility to adapt to change and move seamlessly between projects
• Ability to successfully interface and interact with all levels of the organization
• Customer focused, results oriented
• Motivated self-starter
• Proficient in software tools including Excel, PowerPoint and LM procurement tools
• Leadership experience
• Experience on a multi-functional team
• Experience presenting to leadership
• Proven ability to effectively build and manage relationships
• Demonstrated ability to influence and inspire others through teamwork and collaboration
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives
• Excellent business acumen and ability to make business-based decisions

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

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