Manager of Global Supply Chain Contracts

Job Description

About Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is dedicated to shaping the future of aviation by delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed customer expectations. Their Supply Chain team plays a crucial role in achieving this by touching every product and service they deliver, enabling their customers to accomplish the impossible.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that their success comes from the combined efforts of diverse thinkers.

Job Description: Manager of Global Supply Chain Contracts

This position requires a highly motivated and experienced leader with a background in Supply Chain Management within the US Aerospace and Defense industry. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience with the FAR and DFARS and a strong understanding of subcontract terms and conditions, negotiations, and supplier management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the vision, people, and processes of the Global Supply Chain Contracts team to ensure business objectives are met.
• Ensure subcontract terms and conditions are compliant with customer requirements and company policy.
• Review and approve subcontract terms and conditions with a focus on obtaining optimal outcomes for the company and its customers.
• Provide guidance to direct reports and other stakeholders on supplier contract terms and conditions matters.
• Proactively prioritize work in a dynamic and time-sensitive environment without sacrificing quality of work product.
• Be accountable for the day-to-day operations of the Global Supply Chain Contracts team and meeting KPI targets.
• Interact frequently with the Global Supply Chain Contracts team and other internal and external stakeholders, including Compliance, Risk and Remedy, Legal, Contracts, and Other Functions at all levels of the organization.
• Conduct briefings for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, and coordinate with peers at other business areas within Lockheed Martin to shape and support the vision for 1LMX.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Leadership Experience
• Supplier negotiation experience
• Comprehensive experience with FAR and DFARS

Desired Skills:

• Advanced Degree (Masters / Law Degree (JD))
• DOD Secret Clearance
• Experience with DFARS Sourcing Requirements and Compliance
• Experience with Claims, Disputes, Remedy, or Risk
• Experience with general terms agreement, or other similar contractual documents
• Experience supporting government audits or other third party audits (internal or external)
• Experience working for a large US Aerospace or Defense Contractor
• Experience within a buying or compliance role with a detailed awareness of buyer needs
• Experience resolving critical pop-up issues/projects, that have senior leadership focus
• Experience building effective relationships and fostering cross functional collaboration
• Experience driving team responsiveness; ensuring adequate support for internal customer needs
• Experience balancing multiple competing priorities, for self and team
• Experience with LM Corporate and/or Aeronautics Policies and Procedures
• Experience in Contracts, Business Operations, Strategy, and/or Finance
• Engaged, proactive leader with extensive experience in Supply Chain execution
• Advanced communicator; including the ability to succinctly communicate/summarize complex issues
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory environment and policy shaping
• Confident strategic thinker, presents courses of action, overcomes objections and negotiates at Executive level
• Proven ability to decide and act

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Benefits: Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, paid time off, work/life balance, career development, mentorship opportunities, and rewards & recognition.

Security Clearance: This position requires a government security clearance, US citizenship is required for consideration.