Category Mgmt - E2

Standard Job Description

Support Category Management initiatives by executing long-term agreements with electrical and mechanical suppliers for production hardware. This will include forecasting, data analytics, metric creation, and ad hoc support to ensure successful implementation of corporate and site agreements that meet program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of long-term agreements (LTAs) with electrical and mechanical suppliers for production hardware.
• Conduct demand forecasting and supply chain analysis to support agreement planning, optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure agreement performance, supplier health, and category value.
• Perform data analytics to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and alignment with program requirements.
• Provide ad hoc strategic and operational support to procurement teams, program offices, and site leadership.
• Ensure all procurement actions comply with FARS/DFARS regulations and Lockheed Martin policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align category strategies with production schedules, program timelines, and site objectives.

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience with FARS (Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) and DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
• Procurement experience, preferably in electrical/mechanical hardware or defense production environments.

Desired Skills

• Experience managing long-term agreements or category strategies in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (S4, SIOP, CAD), data visualization tools, or ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Background in aerospace, defense, mechanical/electrical manufacturing, or related industries

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $74900.00 - $139100.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $67400.00 - $125200.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $59900.00 - $111300.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $53900.00 - $100100.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. 
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.