Job ID: 731494BR Date posted: Jun. 04, 2026
Description:WHO WE ARE
At Lockheed Martin, we are advancing the future of aerospace and defense through innovation, collaboration, and mission-focused solutions. The F-35 program represents the cornerstone of fifth-generation air dominance, providing unmatched capabilities to U.S. and allied forces around the world. As customer requirements continue to evolve, our teams remain focused on delivering affordable, high-quality solutions that ensure operational readiness and mission success.

Within Global Supply Chain, we play a critical role in enabling program execution by developing supplier strategies, managing risk, driving affordability, and ensuring the timely delivery of products and services that support our customers' most important missions.


THE WORK

This position is for the Manager of the Global Supply Chain team supporting the F-35 Support Equipment portfolio. In this role, you will lead a team of high-performing supply chain professionals responsible for the successful capture, planning, and execution of Support Equipment requirements supporting the F-35 program.

You will provide leadership and oversight for procurement and subcontract activities, proposal and capture efforts, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and program execution. Working closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and supplier partners, you will help ensure affordability, schedule performance, quality, and customer satisfaction across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will foster a culture of accountability, employee development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while supporting both current and future business objectives.

WHO WE ARE

The Global Supply Chain organization is a strategic partner responsible for delivering innovative supply chain solutions that enable mission success across Lockheed Martin's portfolio. Our teams manage complex supplier networks, support critical program milestones, and drive business performance through collaboration, strategic thinking, and execution excellence.

Supporting the F-35 Support Equipment portfolio means being part of a team dedicated to ensuring our customers have the equipment and resources needed to maintain readiness and support operations around the globe. We are committed to developing our people, strengthening supplier partnerships, and continuously improving how we deliver value to our customers.

Who YOU ARE

You are a proven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams. You bring strong business acumen, supply chain expertise, and the ability to build effective relationships across functions and organizations. You are comfortable making decisions in complex environments, managing competing priorities, and driving results that support both customer and business objectives.

You are passionate about mentoring employees, improving processes, and delivering innovative solutions that contribute to mission success.


WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package
Basic Qualifications:
- Must be able to obtain a security clearance
- Min 8+ years related experience
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams & solving complex problems
- Experience leading teams, projects, programs, and/or strategic initiatives.
- Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement or subcontract activities.
- Experience working in a cross-functional environment with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, or Finance organizations.
- Experience utilizing business metrics and data to drive decisions and improve performance.
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work on-site 50% of the time
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Skills:
- Experience leading cross-functional supplier management teams
- Leads team to develop solutions to complex problems.
- Work with cross-functional leadership and peers to ensure timely issuance of PO's and deliveries.
- Work is performed without appreciable direction.
- Effects of decisions are long lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR and acquisition procedures such as LMAP and CAP
-Experience supporting new business capture.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First