Lockheed Martin · 6 hours ago
Supply Chain - Subcontract Management - Senior Buyer- Level 3
Fort Worth, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expLockheed Martin is a leader in Aeronautics, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations. The Senior Buyer in Subcontract Management will develop and execute contractual relationships with suppliers, manage procurement activities, and mentor team members while ensuring cost control and on-time delivery.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Developing and executing contractual relationships with our suppliers
Tackle shortages, developmental issues, and resolve complex supplier performance issues
Controlling costs through negotiation and ensuring on-time delivery
Serve as consult to management and provide guidance on team objectives
Preparing requests for proposals
Evaluating subcontractor proposals related to development, production and/or sustainment
Developing cost/price analysis
Negotiating complex internal customer and supplier requirements
Purchase order and contract creation/documentation
Purchase order maintenance
Managing contractual delivery schedules to align with program demands
Conducting cost analysis support
Contract closeout
Understanding procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
Communicate across multi-functions and multi-level platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience within supply chain related field
Experience issuing request for proposals (RFP/RFQ), analyzing bids (supplier proposal) or in contract negotiations
Lead and participate in supplier evaluations to assess the suppliers' readiness to meet the production and sustainment needs
In depth understanding of procurement principles, contract management, and supply chain management
Experienced in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Must be a US Citizen this position will require a government security clearance, prior to start
Occasional domestic travel could be required (up to 25%)
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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