Standard Job Description
WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, the Supply Management organization provides end‑to‑end program and operations support for a diverse portfolio of U.S. Government, international, and commercial aircraft programs. We oversee the sourcing, logistics, and subcontract administration of critical parts, assemblies, and systems - ensuring on‑time, cost‑effective delivery while meeting the rigorous quality and compliance standards of the aerospace industry. We are looking for a seasoned professional to join our team as a Senior Subcontracts Manager and take ownership of high‑value, high‑risk subcontracts.
THE WORK
As a Senior Subcontracts Manager you will:
- Own $10 M–$20 M of annual spend with Sikorsky suppliers, managing the full lifecycle of moderate‑to‑high‑risk subcontracts that include COTS, performance‑specification, and complex build‑to‑print parts.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (program, operations, engineering, finance, contracts) to align requirements, resolve issues, and drive on‑time delivery.
- Develop and refine subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms & conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services that support development, and production of aircraft programs.
- Prepare bid packages; analyze proposals, negotiate price and contract terms, review suppliers.
- Administer awarded subcontracts and manage all required change activity, ensuring compliance with contract clauses, internal policies, and export‑control regulations.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics (on‑time delivery, purchase‑price variance, contract spend, cost of poor quality) and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives, including root‑cause‑corrective‑action (RCCA) plans for under‑performing vendors.
- Exercise procurement delegation by authorizing supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority levels, while maintaining full audit trails.
- Lead key supplier negotiations focused on cost containment, cost‑avoidance, and price analysis; partner with suppliers to implement improvement projects that enhance quality, schedule reliability, and value.
- Coordinate import/export of technical data, hardware, software, and qualification artifacts in compliance with ITAR/EAR and other export‑license requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college
- 3+ years of Supply Management experience or related field 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.
- Experience interacting and managing International customer/supplier relationships a plus attention to detail, enjoy complex problems, excellent communication and organization skills, project management, negotiation skills
- Aerospace Supply chain management or related manufacturing procurement experience preferred.
- Knowledge of SAC Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
- Experience with Supply Hub and Supplier Portal is a plus
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $81500.00 - $151300.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. 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.