Subcontract Manager

Lockheed Martin
Shelton, CT Other
POSTED ON 7/11/2022 CLOSED ON 8/30/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontract Manager position at Lockheed Martin?

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-19 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 are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location.
Description:Subcontract Manager will handle the procurement process for the CH-53K Sustainment/Aftermarket, which includes Non-recurring and Spares. They will be responsible for the management of supplier cost, delivery, and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts. Leads multifunctional subcontract management teams and holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.

Works within LM Command Media to prepare bid packages, set up new suppliers, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions and prepare awards and administer resulting subcontracts and required change activity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Supplier relationships, negotiating and managing major subcontracts, on-boarding and qualifying new suppliers, and supporting production and spares programs with material and services from our supply base. Specific roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead/Develop/Mentor a buying team supporting the Sustainment and Aftermarket requirements by setting and monitoring performance objectives.
Supplier relationship management and driving improvement efforts.
Management of the overall procurement cycle, including and necessary coordination among production, spares, development programs, engineering, legal and other various functional support groups. Purchase order placement and administration in support of sub-contracts.
Management of critical, time-sensitive and complex issues including; proposal evaluations, contract documentation, modifications for contract changes.
Management of supplier performance metrics, including: Supplier MRP/On-Time Delivery, Purchase Price Variance, Purchase Requisition placement, Contract Overspend/NTE performance, Cost of Poor Quality, etc.
Lead key supplier negotiations of cost, terms and conditions and USG flow downs. Control costs and manage cost avoidance.
Develop and execute strategic supplier initiatives including Cost Re-negotiation projects.
Address/Manage/Mitigate significant supplier issues/shortages to ensure AC/spares requirements are met.
Manage Purchase Requisition Placement, Contract Overspend/NTE Performance, COPQ, etc.
Review and approve PO Case files to insure compliance to Sikorsky, LM and FAR requirements.
Other duties as assigned by management.

• Manage the procurement cycle from RFQ > Negotiations > Purchase Order Placement > Payment of Invoice
• Direct oversight of Supplier Data Assertions and process flow through program SME’s
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms tied to both spares and unique non-recurring requirements
• Manage international and domestic supplier relationships and performance issues to the required metrics
• Manage resolution of quality issues – Q/A hold, rejections, DRT, & all supporting quality initiatives including COPQ and COPBQ
• Achieve 100 % on time delivery to all customers
• Achieve required year over year cost reductions
• Manage Engineering, B/P, op sheet issues, and all technical issues
• Support material operations, EH&S, development, and attend meetings as required.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by management
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college in a related
discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Excellent communication, organization and project
management skills required.
Experience in negotiating and communication with all levels
of internal and supplier management is necessary.
Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience in Supply Chain/ Operations/ Manufacturing.
Desired Skills:
Working knowledge of SAP, drawings/technical data, manufacturing processes, tools, root cause analysis, process improvement techniques and cost analysis. Basic Excel knowledge(Pivot tables/VLookups/Etc.)
• Analytical and independent problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and manage supplier relationships
• General understanding of propriety information and ability to evaluate logical position
• Strong working knowledge of Sikorsky product, quality and manufacturing processes
• Maintain strong customer/supplier relationships
• Experience in finance, cost/price analysis, schedule analysis, budgeting, and negotiations
• Technical knowledge and interest desired
• Understanding of Lean and continuous improvement tools
• Negotiation, technical skills related to product and supply chain
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