Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Description:

Description:As part of the Lockheed Martin Supply Chain Transformation, Enterprise Operations Supply Chain is seeking an experienced candidate in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) organization. This SRM position will lead the business strategy & execution for two or more of the Corporations critical middle-tier suppliers.
This position will lead the development and deployment of the global sourcing strategy for the assigned middle-tier suppliers to maximize enterprise supply chain leverage to increase affordability, improve operational performance, and realize new business opportunities. The selected Candidate will be expected to collaborate with Lockheed Martin business areas and lead cross functional team members from those business area to execute the supplier strategy.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement comprehensive SRM strategies to drive business outcomes and supplier performance improvement
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers, including senior level interactions
- Develop and manage supplier scorecards and performance metrics to measure supplier performance and identify areas for improvement
- Establish strategic action plans and lead execution
- Complete SRM standard work
- Gather & Analyze Supplier Data and Performance Metrics to inform strategic decision making
- Execute GTA/LTA Agreements
- Develop Get to Excellence/Return to Green plans, as required
- Conduct competitive analysis and identify leverage opportunities to improve performance, affordability, and business growth
- Coordinates with Corporate Strategy & business areas to ensure SRM approaches are aligned with strategic capabilities and competitive strategies
- Develop Supplier engagement plans and communication plans - partnering with BAs
- Support internal & external SRM business rhythms

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Lockheed Martin provides the resources and the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus! If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with professional experience
-10+ years Experience - Program Management, Subcontract Program Management, Operations Management, or related experience
- Experience leading projects and cross functional teams
- Strong and proven leadership skills
-Strong ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize / strong organizational skills to handle overlapping projects simultaneously

-Strong communication and listening skills; ability to establish new relationships
-Sound financial knowledge for creating business cases and in evaluating cost
-Effective presentation and proficient public speaking skills
-Ability to present to senior & executive leadership teams
-Ability to gather and analyze data from multiple sources and develop concrete solution(s)/plans
-Ability and willingness to engage new or unfamiliar parties from across LM Business Areas, Programs and Functions as well as with assigned suppliers to drive project results
-Experience solving complex problems
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
- Experience negotiating, contracting, managing or otherwise interfacing with Major Lockheed Martin Suppliers, US Government or International Customers
- Strong understanding and experience with distribution suppliers
- Demonstrated business / financial acumen
- Knowledge of one or more Lockheed Martin business areas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strategy Development & Execution
- Experience using P2P and/or SAP
- Proficient with PowerPoint
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships
- Experience negotiating, contracting, managing or otherwise interfacing with Major Lockheed Martin Suppliers, US Government or International Customers
- Strong understanding and experience with distribution suppliers
- Demonstrated business / financial acumen
- Knowledge of one or more Lockheed Martin business areas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strategy Development & Execution
- Experience using P2P and/or SAP
- Proficient with PowerPoint

Job Ident #: 80652532288

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/