Senior Procurement Representative

About the role

Lockheed Martin Canada Inc. (Lockheed Martin) has a division called Enterprise Operations (EO) who provide the Corporation with Shared Services support, such as Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), Supply Chain, Facilities, Communications, etc and have staff based all over the Globe. The International Supply Chain Team actively support all Indirect Procurements outside of the United States (US) and are looking to expand their support to Canada.

The candidate will be a member of the International Supply Chain team who have employees located in the United Kingdom (UK), Poland and Australia and now the opportunity has arisen to have an EO employee located in Canada. This team manages an annual spend of tens of millions of dollars on a variety of Hardware (HW), Software (SW) and services. Working on behalf of a variety of internal clients and external customers, this role requires the ability to respond with flexibility to a wide range of requirements and to keep the clients advised of the status of their orders. The nature of our business results in periods of increased workload when projects are ramping up and at fiscal year-end.

Role responsibilities include:

• Support a range of indirect, non-product procurement activities including sourcing, negotiating and purchasing of materials, equipment, parts, services and supplies
• Lead projects to rationalize services across the International landscape, such as SW consolidation activities
• Verifying and managing the procurement processes through to delivery, including tracking orders, verifying delivery, approving payment, and maintaining necessary records
• Enter procurement data records into the system/s of record and internal tracking tools in accordance with company processes and procedures
• Liaise with external suppliers as required in a professional manner
• Assist in the preparation of procurement data required by other stakeholders and management
• Keep informed of price trends and assist in the evaluation of areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions
• Work with Lockheed Martin Legal team to verify correct Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) to be used for Canadian and International procurements, draft new T&Cs where required
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems and assist in the implementation of Effective Solutions. May refer to established precedents and policies
• Comply with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, environment, safety, duty of care, and the quality management system
• Model behaviours that reflect the Company values: Do what’s Right, Respect Others, Perform with Excellence
• Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships, ensuring effective and professional interaction with Lockheed Martin management, employees, customers, contractors and suppliers
• Provide support to team members
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, and that of others, follow any reasonable instruction given by Lockheed Martin, and report any concern(s) which may give rise to danger, and/or any injury which may occur in the workplace
• Work within multiple time zones
• And any other duties as required from time to time.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with six years of professional experience; or four years of professional experience with a related master’s degree
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• The ability to self-organize and work with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with the Materials Management (MM) functionality of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) or an equivalent tier 1 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity SW.

Additional skills desired for the role

What we offer you

We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

About us

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada’s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the corporate enterprise operations team supporting all Lockheed Martin business areas and interests across Canada.