Supply Chain/subcontracts Program Manager

SA, Mawson Lakes
- Commercial
- 16187BR

**Job Highlights**
- AIR6500 is the RAAF’s $3 billion program to develop a joint air battle management system that builds on the capabilities offered by Next Generation sensor and command and control systems. AIR6500 will create a fully networked ‘system of systems’ that synchronises air and missile defence operations in joint and coalition environments, maximising situational awareness and enhancing the speed of decision making across the battlespace.

This key position, reporting to the Supply Chain Director, will provide effective leadership of subcontracts program management, procurement, industry capability development and materials management for the AIR6500 Project.

**About us**:

- At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact. Experience it here.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Act as the primary point of contact for the Program Manager and Commonwealth of Australia for Supply Chain aspects of the AIR6500 Program
- Lead a team to develop sourcing strategies, subcontractor negotiation, management and relationship plans, ensuring cost, quality and schedule objectives of the project are met
- Provide thought leadership across the development and delivery of Australian Industry Development strategies to meet the customers sovereign capability goals, contracted commitments and enhance supply chain resilience
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure commercial products, services and software are procured in a timely manner, whilst meeting project requirements
- Manage the Supply Chain aspects of the integrated project schedule and establish, track, monitor and report against baseline budget
- Provide meaningful and timely reporting on supply chain delivery
- Identify, monitor and mitigate supply chain risk
- Collaborate across Supply Chain function and business development to maximise relationship value with strategic/critical suppliers and achievement of mutually beneficial outcomes
- Lead the establishment and ongoing development of supply chain and subcontract program management capability for the project
- Demonstrate visible leadership of the LM values and Strategic Relationship Principals embedded within our customer contracts

**About you**:

- Extensive experience leading the full procurement/contract lifecycle for complex subcontracts within a project delivery context
- Substantial experience leading teams
- Significant experience collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external
- Substantial experience delivering Australian Industrial Capability development outcomes
- Postgraduate degree qualification in Supply Chain Management and/or Advanced Practitioner, Expert or Fellow professional certification from World Contracting and Commerce (Desirable)

**Special Requirements**:

- Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.

**What we offer you**:

- When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won’t experience anywhere else. We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Flexible work & Hybrid work options
- Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
- A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
- Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
- Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

**Equal Opportunity Statement**
- Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer valu