Basic Qualifications
Must have buying/purchasing/procurement experience to perform the job as described
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced material acquisition center supporting various electrical categories/commodities
Job Description
Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Position may require the candidate to travel 10-25% as required.
Desired Skills
Ability to create multiple contract types within SAP: long-term agreements, scheduling agreements and purchase orders
Procure commodities tied to an engineering drawing
A results‑driven professional who can analyze hundreds of purchasing requirements, design and execute a bundling‑focused procurement plan, and deliver buyer‑level efficiencies, economies of scale, and enhanced pricing while consistently meeting customer need‑date commitments.
Other Important Information
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.
