Category Mgmt

About the Role

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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $74900.00 - $139100.00

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $67400.00 - $125200.00

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $59900.00 - $111300.00

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $53900.00 - $100100.00

Note: Salary information is a general guideline and subject to factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, market, and business considerations.