Subcontract Admin/Purchasing Agent/Buyer - Entry Level (Houston)

Company

Description

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

**Mission-Focused Innovation:** From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

**Foundational Values:** Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.

**Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work:** Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your developmentand agility.

**Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:** Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

**Empowered to Be Your Best:** Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.

**Commitment to Sustainability:** We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

* Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

* Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management

* Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

**Qualifications**

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

* Collaborative There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

* Curious The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

* Goal-oriented From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

* Proactive The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

* Problem Solver You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

* Strategic You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought Id get these opportunities. The benefits available and the companys value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and Im grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know Ill be supported in doing that every step of the way.

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations **Transcript**What makes a company culture at Lockheed Martin unique is that you work with people from a lot of different backgrounds. They're probably the smartest people you've ever met, making the best technology that you can imagine. So that's what's so unique about Lockheed and I love working there.

**Benefits**

* **Healthcare**

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

* **401(k)/Retirement Plans**

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

* **Professional Development**

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

* **Maternity and Paternity Leave**

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

* **Paid Time Off**

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

* **Flex-time**

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

**Job Responsibilities**

Subcontract Admin/Purchasing Agent/Buyer - Entry Level

Arlington, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama

**Job ID:** 585017BR **Date posted:** Feb. 21, 2022 **Locations:** Arlington, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama **Program:** Upper Tier IAMD COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security.

To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated will be required to adhere to onsite safety protocols.

**Description:**Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontracts in support of development, production and global sustainment for multiple contract types. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.

Lockheed Martins Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Global Supply Chain team is looking for a passionate, detail-oriented problem-solver to add to its Program Execution team. As a Subcontract Manager (SCM), it will be your responsibility to facilitate the procurement cycle from beginning to end. THAAD is a fast-paced program with ample opportunities for growth and new experiences. Our team operates in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and strives to make all the pieces of the puzzle fit together to deliver quality products on time to our customers. The selected candidate will serve as the primary liaison between Lockheed Martin and our suppliers, communicating customer concerns, expediting delivery schedules, and tracking engineering revisions and material needs. As an SCM, you will have authority to purchase material on LMs behalf, with occasional expectation to place orders within short lead time. During procurement, you will be the primary LM representativeissuing solicitations, negotiating contract requirements, and managing supplier performance. You will regularly report supply chain metrics, risks, and strategic opportunities to senior-level internal customers. In addition, this position will offer the selected candidate opportunities for travel, personal development, a comprehensive benefits package and flexible work schedule.

Associate to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program within the Supply Chain Management organization. The position will support the procurement and management of the direct material requirements in support of the THAAD program. Job responsibilities include the development and maintenance of metrics, the pursuit of deliveries from suppliers, and assistance in the negotiation of subcontracts.

This position will be responsible to drive mitigation activities across the THAAD Program Supply Chain. The position is to organize and execute activities between Global Supply Chain and Production Operations for the THAAD program. Duties include:

Manage all material requirements, attend shortage meetings and assist the team and program with any supplier related issues.

Interface with the sites Leadership Team and all other departments including Engineering, Quality, Production Operations and PP&C for resource planning.

Effectively communicate with Program Supply Chain and various customers.

Travel will be required.

**Basic Qualifications:**

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. Entry level.

Ability to lead projects & teams to