Procurement Rep Sr - E3

Standard 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.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct research regarding suppliers.
• Prepare Request for Quotes.
• Analyze supplier data.
• Conduct basic negotiations for best value, delivery schedule, and Terms and Conditions
• Create purchase order/Subcontract folders in accordance with the applicable requirements and issue Purchase Orders and track status to delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contract-related risks, including performance, financial, and reputational risks
• Manage closeout activities, including ensuring completion of all deliverables, payment of final invoices, and obtaining necessary documentation
• Provide updates and reports to internal stakeholders on contract status, issues, and concerns
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes and procedures
• Candidate will be a part of a direct procurement team that supports United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC), Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion (SOATB), and ARSOAC Aviation Maintenance Directorate Support Office (AAMD) aircraft.

Work Location: USASOC Flight Company, BLDG 722 Fortress Street, Pope AAF, Fort Bragg, NC 28308

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years of Supply Chain experience or 1 year of procurement experience
• Travel required
• Adequate communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills
• Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance.
• Demonstrated critical thinking / problem solving abilities

Desired Skills

• Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMAP) and MFC work instructions
• Experience with International Trade Compliance (ITC), import/export, and managing OCONUS suppliers
• Experience creating FAR/DFARs compliant procurement files up to and exceeding the Certified Cost and Pricing Data threshold
• Prior Cost Account Management (CAM) Experience
• Working knowledge of SAP S4 HANA ERP system
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply‑Chain Management, or a closely related discipline
• Working knowledge of the following Mission-Design Series (MDS) aircraft: C-27, CASA 212-200 Aviocars, C-12U, and MH-60L supply technical manuals.
• Experience interacting and briefing Department of War personnel.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and 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.
• For (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.