Lockheed Martin
Strategic Supply Chain Manager
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The Strategic Supply Chain Manager
The Strategic Supply Chain Manager is a role within the Lockheed Martin UK Global Supply Chain Organisation based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and reporting directly into the Head of Supply Chain.
This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday (Monday and Tuesday fulltime onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working depending on business needs)
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Influence: You will be accountable for operating at a strategic level, influencing cross-functionally to support business area goal formation and delivery.
- Supply Chain Strategy: Responsible for defining and enacting strategies to proactively leverage the Supply Chain to positively impact business capture across Armoured Vehicles, Platform Integration, Special Projects and Weapons areas & domains to meet domestic and international programme and business needs.
- Risk Management: Accountable for all Supply Chain risk and opportunity management for both Business Areas.
- Team Leadership: Initially the role will focus on influencing, coaching, and mentoring skills rather than direct line reporting responsibilities. However, to enable future growth, proven direct team management capability will be essential.
- Contract Management: Directing contract administration resource and the developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialised materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and sustainment using multiple contract types as required.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- Demonstrable experience in a Strategic Supply Chain role within the Defence or related industry sector.
- Proven ability to operate at a strategic level, influencing cross-functionally to support business and business area goal formation and delivery.
- Experience of directly and indirectly managing a team of Supply Chain specialists.
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers to meet cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of highly complex subcontracts.
- Capable of identifying and mitigating risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
- Success in working in multi-functional organisations.
- Able to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
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Desired Skills
- Experience in developing subcontracts to support new business including bids and captures for complex items and systems.
- Knowledge of SAP (or similar) ERP systems.
- CIPS qualification.
What We Offer You
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
- Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.
- Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
- Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment.
Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Competitive Pension
- Dental
- Critical Illness
- Life Assurance
- Travel Insurance
- Employee discounts for top high street shops
- Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
- Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
- Reimbursement for a professional membership
- Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
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Business Environment
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com.
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