Procurement Representative

Procurement Representative

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK

£35,000 -£44,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus

37.5 hours per week with 4 day working week option

By 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 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 embodiment of corporate responsibility.

Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.

We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

The role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence.

This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth.

Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

What will I be doing?

You will work with the Supply Chain Management Team (SMT), engaging with external suppliers and holding responsibility for third-party deliverables across capture opportunities and programmes.

This includes a focus on commercial, cost, technical, schedule, and quality requirements for each contracted product or service.

A broad range of relevant procurement experience, including working with external suppliers and regular interaction with internal stakeholders, is required.

The individual selected for this role will be responsible for:

• Working within the functional Supply Chain team and project Supplier Management Teams for both internal and supplier interactions.
• Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies.
• Generating bid packages, engaging with suppliers to obtain proposals, and negotiating orders, including pricing and schedule.
• Managing orders and deliveries to ensure key criteria such as cost, quality, and delivery performance are achieved.

Required skills

• Strong procurement skills
• Experience in working in multi-functional organisations and a proven ability to achieve profession and business goals.
• Capable of operating to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Confident self-starter, with an ability to innovate and think laterally, work confidently both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within established processes and procedures.
• Good communicator with the ability to form strong long term relationships with internal teammates and external suppliers.
• UK Citizenship; Current SC clearance or ability to achieve.
• Flexibility to travel as required (UK and abroad)

LMPeople Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.

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 ***email_hidden*** or call 02392 415270.