Procurement Representative Associate / Lexington, KY

Description:Are you looking for a JOB where you can have a significant positive impact on the warfighter? A job where you can grow and learn? Then look no further and apply today!

Lockheed Martin's Missiles & Fire Control, SOF GLSS (Special Operations Forces - Global Logistic Sustainment Services) contract provide logistics and sustainment supporting multiple programs and platforms. With an established supply base around the world we are currently seeking an entry level supply chain/acquisition professional to join our Global Supply Chain team in the Lexington, KY area.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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 folders in accordance with the applicable requirements and issue Purchase Orders and track status to delivery
• Support reviews and Bill of Material accuracy Lexington, is in the heart of the Bluegrass and is the second-largest city in Kentucky, known as the 'Horse Capital of the World'. The surrounding region is a great place to live and to raise a family with an abundance of government and technology jobs. Where can you get to from Lexington? Louisville is about a 90 minute drive to the east. Cincinnati, Ohio is about 2 hours to the north. Indianapolis, Indiana is about 3 hours to the Northwest. Nashville, TN is about 4 hours SouthWest.

Benefits of Employment:

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

A few of our benefit offerings are listed below:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
• Career development
• Knowledgeable, supportive and engaged leadership
• Diverse, inclusive and community-minded organization
• Rewards & recognition
• Tuition Reimbursement

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a related discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Demonstrated critical thinking/ problem solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and within a
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Power Point, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Strong organizational skills
• The qualified candidate must be a US citizen and have an interim security clearance prior to starting.

Desired Skills:

Ability to conduct data analysis or research and/or understanding of negotiations Procurement or Acquisition Experience Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

Working knowledge of standard US Department of Defense contract types

SAP Systems Experience

Ability to establish new suppliers and manage supplier performance

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

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 world's 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: 4 yr and up College

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First