Supply Chain - Subcontract Management - Senior Buyer- Level 3 jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 23 hours ago

Supply Chain - Subcontract Management - Senior Buyer- Level 3

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Global Supply Chain, Subcontract Management Team. The role involves developing contractual relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement activities to ensure timely delivery and cost control.

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Responsibilities

Developing and executing contractual relationships with our suppliers
Tackle shortages, developmental issues, and resolve complex supplier performance issues
Controlling costs through negotiation and ensuring on-time delivery
Serve as consult to management and provide guidance on team objectives
Preparing requests for proposals
Evaluating subcontractor proposals related to development, production and/or sustainment
Developing cost/price analysis
Negotiating complex internal customer and supplier requirements
Purchase order and contract creation/documentation
Purchase order maintenance
Managing contractual delivery schedules to align with program demands
Conducting cost analysis support
Contract closeout
Understanding procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
Communicate across multi-functions and multi-level platforms

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement principlesSupplier evaluationsRequest for proposalsContract negotiationsMulti-taskingFast-paced environment

Required

Must be a US Citizen this position will require a government security clearance, prior to start
This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Occasional domestic travel could be required (up to 25%)
Experience issuing request for proposals (RFP/RFQ), analyzing bids (supplier proposal) or in contract negotiations
Lead and participate in supplier evaluations to assess the suppliers' readiness to meet the production and sustainment needs
In depth understanding of procurement principles, contract management, and supply chain management
Experienced in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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