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Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!
Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!
Who You Are
Global Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Senior
What You Will Be Doing
You'll be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs.
- Lead multifunctional subcontract management teams. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
- Lead the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and "Terms & Conditions" for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.
- Prepare bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develop evaluation criteria, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions including price, select or recommend subcontractors, write subcontract packages, prepare awards and administer resulting subcontract and required change activity.
What’s In It For You
From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
Discover Fort Worth.
AeroSCM
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years of professional experience in a professional buying role
- Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management or as a Buyer
- Experience analyzing production requirements in an SAP procurement system
- Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), or Department of Defense (DOD) contracts
- Experience negotiating Price, Terms & Conditions with suppliers
Desired Skills
- Peer Reviewer
- Price Analysis
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP)
- Experience with Complex Government ProcurementsExperience with the Procurement Lifecycle under FAR Part 15, FAR Part 12 and the various contracting types (Solicitation, Negotiation, Definitization)
- Experience with Delivery Management
- Experience with briefing Executive Leadership Reviews
- Complex problem solving skills
- Business acumen, in making solid business based decisions
- Experience working independently with little supervision, and in a team environment
- Experience interpreting policies/procedures and applying concepts
- Experience engaging supplier senior executives as necessary to resolve issues
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
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.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!
Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!
Who You Are
Global Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Senior
What You Will Be Doing
You'll be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex subcontracts for commercial, DOD and international programs.
- Lead multifunctional subcontract management teams. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
- Lead the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and "Terms & Conditions" for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types.
- Prepare bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develop evaluation criteria, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions including price, select or recommend subcontractors, write subcontract packages, prepare awards and administer resulting subcontract and required change activity.
What’s In It For You
From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
Discover Fort Worth.
AeroSCM
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years of professional experience in a professional buying role
- Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management or as a Buyer
- Experience analyzing production requirements in an SAP procurement system
- Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), or Department of Defense (DOD) contracts
- Experience negotiating Price, Terms & Conditions with suppliers
Desired Skills
- Peer Reviewer
- Price Analysis
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP)
- Experience with Complex Government ProcurementsExperience with the Procurement Lifecycle under FAR Part 15, FAR Part 12 and the various contracting types (Solicitation, Negotiation, Definitization)
- Experience with Delivery Management
- Experience with briefing Executive Leadership Reviews
- Complex problem solving skills
- Business acumen, in making solid business based decisions
- Experience working independently with little supervision, and in a team environment
- Experience interpreting policies/procedures and applying concepts
- Experience engaging supplier senior executives as necessary to resolve issues
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain buyer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate supplier contracts and pricing
- Knowledge of purchase order management and procurement processes
- Proficiency in spend analysis and supplier performance tracking
- CPSM or CSCP certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles
Tips for Your Supply Chain Buyer Job Search
Quantify savings and cost avoidance
Hiring managers want to see impact, not just duties. Add specific examples to your resume showing how you reduced supplier costs, negotiated better terms, or improved lead times. Dollar amounts and percentages make your contributions concrete and immediately stand out.
List your category and commodity experience
Buyers are hired for specific categories, so your resume should name the commodities or spend categories you own. Whether it's MRO, packaging, electronics, or clinical supplies, calling these out signals fit faster than a generic procurement summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply chain buyer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your ERP experience
Many buyer roles require hands-on experience with a specific ERP system like SAP, Oracle, or Coupa. Filter openings by the system you know best and lead with that experience early in your resume so it clears automated screening quickly.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to walk through a supplier negotiation, a sole-source situation, or a supply disruption and ask how you'd handle it. Practice structured responses that show your decision-making process, not just the outcome you'd aim for.
Follow up with sourcing evidence after interviews
If you have a supplier scorecard, an RFQ template, or a cost breakdown you built, offer to share a sanitized version after your interview. It demonstrates analytical rigor and reinforces your candidacy in a way a thank-you note alone cannot.
Supply Chain Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply chain buyers?
The most active employers for supply chain buyers right now are Blue Origin, Lockheed Martin, and Applied Materials, and the most openings are in Texas, Washington, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, retail, and healthcare organizations consistently post the highest volume of buyer roles.
How many supply chain buyer jobs are remote?
About 25% of supply chain buyer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry. Indirect spend and IT procurement roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while direct materials and production-facing buyers are more often required on-site near manufacturing or distribution facilities.
How do you become a supply chain buyer?
Start with a degree in supply chain management, business, or operations, then build hands-on experience in purchasing, inventory control, or procurement coordination. Gain exposure to an ERP system in a junior role, develop negotiation skills through supplier interactions, and pursue a credential like the CPSM to signal readiness for independent category ownership.
Can you get a supply chain buyer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level buyer and purchasing coordinator roles are a common starting point and typically require only a relevant degree and basic ERP familiarity. Internships in procurement or operations, coursework in supply chain, and exposure to vendor management or purchase orders all strengthen an application when professional buying experience is limited.
What does the supply chain buyer interview process look like?
Most supply chain buyer interviews involve an initial screen with a recruiter, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and sometimes a cross-functional peer. Expect behavioral questions about past negotiations and supplier issues, scenario questions around supply disruptions or cost targets, and occasionally a skills exercise like reviewing a spend report or drafting an RFQ.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain buyer jobs?
You can find and apply to supply chain buyer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, category focus, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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