Category Management Senior
Trumbull, Connecticut
Trumbull, Connecticut
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING
Our team supports critical military and commercial helicopter programs by ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply base for production and aftermarket operations. This role plays a key part in developing sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting the long-term sustainment of U.S. Government and S-92 aircraft programs.
THE WORK
As a Sourcing Specialist, you'll lead sourcing initiatives from strategy through supplier selection. You'll develop and execute sourcing plans, issue RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and support contract compliance. You'll analyze historical pricing and performance data to drive informed sourcing decisions, identify supply chain risks and opportunities, build strong supplier relationships, and work cross-functionally to ensure sourcing solutions meet cost, schedule, quality, and program requirements.
WHO WE ARE
Our Supply Chain organization is committed to delivering innovative, reliable sourcing solutions that support some of the industry's most important aerospace and defense programs. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking while empowering our teams to make meaningful contributions across the business.
WHO YOU ARE
You are an analytical, proactive sourcing professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and building strong supplier partnerships. You thrive in collaborative environments, are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, and have strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement, or aerospace and defense supply chains is highly valued.
WHY JOIN US
You'll have the opportunity to support mission-critical helicopter programs while working alongside experienced supply chain professionals. This role offers broad exposure across sourcing, supplier strategy, and cross-functional program execution, providing opportunities to expand your expertise, influence key business decisions, and make a direct impact on operational success.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience/combined education).
Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, subcontracts, purchasing, or supplier management.
Experience negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
Experience working in a cross-functional environment with internal stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of the Sikorsky proposal process.
Experience developing and managing Request for Quotations (RFQs), supplier evaluations, and source selection activities.
Understanding of Bill of Materials.
Experience coordinating complex estimates with
changing requirements and deadlines.
Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as FAR / DFAR / TINA.
SAP experience.
Previous LM experience
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.
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: Possible
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
