← Search all jobs

Global Supply Chain Manager

Lockheed Martin

Arlington, TX · Posted October 20, 2026

Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks

See every open role at Lockheed Martin

More in Texas job market · Aerospace & Defense · Operations jobs

More roles at Lockheed Martin

Similar jobs

Where Arlington, TX ranks

Where Arlington, TX placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

How AI is used in this kind of work

AI use among transportation, storage, and distribution managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for transportation, storage, and distribution managers: 10% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

Check how this applies to your own job

Skills this job asks for

Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.

About the job

Standard Job Description

Manages subordinate teams overseeing subcontractors or critical subcontracted systems for all contract types and programs, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Develops sourcing and subcontract program management strategic plans that address overall program capture needs, execution, and risk management. Acts as the main focal point to the subcontractor and program management office. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, transition to program startup, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution, and contract closeout. Makes informed decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor. Establishes milestone objectives to manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. Leads a cross-functional team, normally composed of engineers, quality, and procurement personnel, to ensure successful subcontract execution and program delivery.

You will be the Subcontract Program Management Manager for the Global Supply Chain team. Our team is responsible for managing subcontracts and overseeing critical subcontracted systems for the PAC-3 Program.

What You Will Be Doing As the Global Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of supply chain professionals in the daily execution of production work scope, from initiation to execution and delivery. You will oversee costs, quality, schedule, financial, and technical performance requirements to ensure program objectives are achieved. Your responsibilities will include: • Managing a team of subcontract managers overseeing subcontractors and critical subcontracted systems • Representing the Global Supply Chain team in proposal meetings and management reviews • Assigning and managing team workload to meet cost and schedule objectives • Coaching and mentoring Subcontract Managers to ensure successful execution of subcontracts • Supporting Program Managers in program execution and resolving escalation issues with suppliers • Making decisions affecting subcontractor performance and establishing milestone objectives • Managing performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience managing subcontractor performance and purchase orders. • Experience leading cross-functional team • Ability to resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication skills with ability to interface with all levels of management • Strong desire to develop and implement strategic initiatives and drive the team to execute • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines

Desired Skills

• Familiar with using SAP and Procure to Pay (P2P) • Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures • Demonstrated risk management experience • Experience working prime negotiations with USG • Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Working Knowledge of FAR/DFAR • Development of and presenting program/supplier assessments, internal/external program reviews and root cause and corrective actions. • Prior professional experience working Supply Chain Management (SCM) fundamentals including, processes, procedures, policies, systems, and overall understanding of subcontracts

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.