Job ID: 719380BR Date posted: Mar. 10, 2026
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, the Avionics Supply Management team is responsible for managing critical supply chain operations for electrical and avionics components and systems across multiple U.S. Government, international, and commercial aircraft programs. We are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to join our team to manage major subcontracts and drive supplier performance and improvements.

THE WORK
• As a Subcontracts Manager for Major Subcontracts, you will manage $10M–$20M in annual spend with Sikorsky suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while driving improvement initiatives across the Avionics Commodity and Product Center.

• Managing the overall procurement cycle, coordinating with production, spares, development programs, and support functions, and overseeing purchase order placement and administration.

• Leading the evaluation of proposals, contract documentation, and modifications; assisting in the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.

• Monitoring supplier performance metrics, including MRP/on-time delivery, purchase price variance, contract spend, and cost of poor quality.

• Coordinating in an integrated team environment with Programs, Engineering, Legal, SAS, U.S. Government customers, Finance, and Marketing.

• Leading key supplier negotiations, controlling costs, managing cost avoidance, and performing price analysis as needed.

• Managing the import and export of technical data, hardware, software, and qualification artifacts in compliance with export license regulations.

• Developing and implementing RCCA plans for significant supplier issues and underperforming suppliers.

WHO WE ARE
We are a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing supply chain organization supporting Sikorsky’s mission to deliver world-class aircraft solutions to our customers. Our team thrives on problem-solving, driving efficiency, and delivering results that impact national security and global aerospace programs.

WHO YOU ARE
You are an experienced supply chain professional with proven expertise in subcontract management, supplier relations, and procurement for complex aerospace systems. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are skilled at cross-functional collaboration, and can effectively negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders. You are detail-oriented, metrics-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college

• Supply Management experience required
Excellent communication, organization and project management skills required.

• Experience in negotiating and communication with all levels of internal and supplier management is necessary.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Desired Skills:
• Strong background in government, international or commercial contracts a plus.
•Aerospace Supply chain management or related manufacturing procurement experience preferred.
•Specific competencies shall include:
• A thorough understanding of SAC Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
• A thorough understanding of SAC’s Business Ethics and Codes of Conduct.
• A basic understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, FARS, DFARS, Commerciality, etc.
• A basic understanding of MRP, SAP, SDS, etc.
• A basic understanding of Buyer Dashboard/Newspaper,
• Cost Dashboard, Supply Hub, Supplier Portal, etc.
• Experience in interacting and managing International customer/supplier relationships a plus attention to detail, enjoy complex problems, excellent communication and organization skills, project management, negotiation skills
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: 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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First