Procurement Representative - Entry Level
LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceNoneShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment82N0A00:SCM ProcurementJob ClassPurchasing/Procurement/Supply ChainJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionBy bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Early Career Procurement Representative. In this role, you will:
Source, negotiate and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
Monitor performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Evaluate areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Negotiate with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical/data analytics skills and customer service experience. Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Project Management, Operations Management or related discipline from an accredited college/university.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired skills
Experience with ERP systems
Previous supply chain/procurement-related experience
Strong analytical/data analytics skills
Customer Service Experience
Some negotiation expertise
Excellent time management and organization skills
Excel proficiency
Attentiveness to details
Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers
Work collaboratively through the process.
Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
VirtualnoZip35805, 80129, 94089EEOLockheed 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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Ability to TelecommutePart time telecommutingOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyPart-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 Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Work Schedule9x80 every other Friday offSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will telework > = 50%
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Source, negotiate and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
Monitor performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Evaluate areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Negotiate with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
Review proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical/data analytics skills and customer service experience. Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Project Management, Operations Management or related discipline from an accredited college/university.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired skills
Experience with ERP systems
Previous supply chain/procurement-related experience
Strong analytical/data analytics skills
Customer Service Experience
Some negotiation expertise
Excellent time management and organization skills
Excel proficiency
Attentiveness to details
Possess effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers
Work collaboratively through the process.
Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
VirtualnoZip35805, 80129, 94089EEOLockheed 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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Ability to TelecommutePart time telecommutingOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyPart-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 Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Work Schedule9x80 every other Friday offSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will telework > = 50%
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