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Be Part of a Team that is Changing the Game
Are you a data-driven individual with a passion for procurement and a talent for analytics? Do you want to be part of a team that is transforming the way procurement is done?
Were not just looking for anyone. Were looking for someone who is passionate about data analytics and procurement. If youre a data-driven individual who is looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Procurement specialist to join our SCM team and play a key role in driving business growth and process improvement through data-driven insights.
What does this role look like?
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for data analysis, supplier management, and process improvement, this could be an exciting and challenging opportunity for you. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders, including suppliers, engineers, manufacturers, and quality teams. You will be responsible for analyzing complex data, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and implementing strategies to drive strategic supplier management and process optimization.
This role will offer you the following daily challenges:
This job role involves a unique blend of data analysis, supplier management, and process improvement. On a daily basis, you will analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, procurement process efficiency, and COPP reduction. You will also work closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and alignment and develop strategies to improve supplier performance through harmonized performance metrics and regular business reviews. You will also identify and implement cost reduction initiatives to minimize COPP, such as value engineering (i.e. parts selection) and design for manufacturability.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and execute strategies to improve supplier performance, including harmonizing performance metrics, and conducting regular business reviews.
- Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and regulatory non-compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supplier performance.
- Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, procurement process efficiency, and COPP reduction.
- Develop and maintain automated metrics based on data models, using data lakes & working repositories, and business intelligence, working closely with stakeholders across LMC Operations.
- Improve data alignment for metrics sustainment and maintenance and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives to minimize COPP, such as value engineering (i.e. parts selection), design for manufacturability and total cost of ownership analysis.
Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Rocket City USA, one of the greatest places to work: Huntsville, AL , and be expected to work in the office as needed
Basic Qualifications:
To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data analytics, Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, and/or Category Management), with a focus on supplier performance management and cost reduction.
• Demonstrated experience analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills:
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
• Industry experience: Experience in Procurement processes, Materials Planning, Inventory Management, and Process Optimization.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to visualize performance trends and forecast potential disruptions.
• Collaborated with vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance key performance metrics for Supply chain automation and continuous improvement, Supplier Capacity Analysis, Supplier surveillance Questionnaires and surveys.
• Programming & Data Analysis: Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Vendor Management
• Software/Tools experience: SQL, Tableau, SAP/P2P, MS Teams, SharePoint administration, MS Forms/InfoPath, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Excel Macro development
• Metrics & Data Analysis: Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Vendor Management
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
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.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
To be effective, ideally, you should also have:
• Industry experience: Experience in Procurement processes, Materials Planning, Inventory Management, and Process Optimization.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to visualize performance trends and forecast potential disruptions.
• Collaborated with vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance key performance metrics for Supply chain automation and continuous improvement, Supplier Capacity Analysis, Supplier surveillance Questionnaires and surveys.
• Programming & Data Analysis: Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Vendor Management
• Software/Tools experience: SQL, Tableau, SAP/P2P, MS Teams, SharePoint administration, MS Forms/InfoPath, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Excel Macro development
• Metrics & Data Analysis: Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Vendor Management
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition to the work, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.
• Demonstrated exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and stakeholders, as well as program executives, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:
• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits of Employment:
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.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package here.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that urges differences and big-picture thinking.
We are creating a better today and tomorrow by seamlessly aligning diversity and inclusion efforts with Lockheed Martin’s values and business strategy. We offer business resource groups such as Black Excellence Council for (BEC), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Professional Asian American Network (PAAN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes
At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!