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About the Role

In support of a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in hundreds of million, procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions. Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services. Will help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues. Follow and execute established and approved procurement policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations. Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis. This role emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

Responsibilities

Procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services.
Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications and terms.
Lead procurement activities for complex programs.
Develop, support, and execute sourcing strategies.
Prepare and review proposals.
Select or recommend suppliers.
Create and administer electronic purchase orders.
Negotiate modifications to purchase orders.
Resolve invoicing issues.
Execute procurement policies and procedures.
Ensure procurement compliance and perform cost/price analysis.
Engage, manage, and develop suppliers.
Ensure compliance with internal and external policies.
Communicate effectively internally and externally.
Build mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
Advance knowledge of procurement compliance.
Adopt best practices and support new initiatives.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 4 years experience or Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 2 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment.
Experience in buying across various electronics commodities.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Skills

Buying across various electronics commodities
Communication
FAR and DFAR regulations
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
Continuous improvement
Resolving contractual and performance issues with suppliers
Project / Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Oracle purchasing system
Subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process
ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation)
EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
CPSR audits and requirements

Location

Onsite
Remote

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-Time

Experience Level

4 years experience (with Associate's Degree)
2 years experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
3+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement (preferred)

Education Level

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Professional supply chain/program management certification (preferred): C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.

Salary/Compensations

$67406 - $114590

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid military leave
Paid bereavement leave
Applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program (monetary or non-monetary awards)

About the Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company.
Delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
Mission: Improving the future and protecting lives.
Focuses on defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.
Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics.
Products and capabilities are found in defense and commercial electronics, from ocean depths to space.
Over 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees.
Makes an impact for customers and the communities served.

Equal Opportunity

Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future.