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Procurement Anst Sr
Job Description: Join our team as a Procurement Anst Sr, a pivotal role responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier development, and proactively addressing the challenges of part obsolescence, with a significant focus on aircraft ground support equipment. You will leverage your technical expertise to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, creating and implementing a streamlined process for tracking, prioritizing, and resolving obsolescence issues – ultimately minimizing downtime across a diverse range of procured items. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record sourcing high-mix, medium-low volume custom parts and assemblies, developing and executing strategy, negotiating agreements, defining internal process flows, and driving supplier performance. Experience thriving in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with cross-functional stakeholders will be key to success. • Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for critical commodities, identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers to optimize cost, resilience, and innovation. • Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through proactive engagement, rigorous data analysis, implementation of supplier scorecards, and targeted corrective action plans. • Negotiate complex contracts securing favorable terms, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory (FAR/DFARS, AS9100, DCAA), and contractual obligations. • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks developing and implementing robust contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize disruptions. • Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers resolving issues, proactively expediting deliveries, and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. • Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement leading projects and initiatives across the supply base to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. • Leverage deep industry knowledge and emerging best practices to drive strategic procurement decisions and maintain a competitive edge. • Leverage AI and AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance visibility, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making, while ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and applied consistent with company policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements. • Apply technical acumen to address supplier challenges partnering with Engineering and Quality to resolve obsolescence issues, improve part reliability, and optimize manufacturing processes. • Utilize advanced data analytics techniques (SQL, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) to identify cost optimization opportunities, predict potential disruptions, and develop data-driven solutions. • Employ statistical methodologies (Six Sigma, DOE) to analyze root causes, implement effective corrective actions, and enhance product reliability. • Maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals streamlining communication, tracking performance, and ensuring data integrity for informed decision-making. • Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership, leveraging technical excellence, and driving innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education: • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience • 4 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment • Ability to work and succeed in a fast paced, deadline driven environment • Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries. • FAR and DFAR regulations
• Experience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB’s, cables, optics…) • Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers. • Project / Supplier Management • Financial Acumen
• Strong communication skills • Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements. • Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation) • Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements. • Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Preferred Skills and Education: • Years of Experience: 4+ years of progressive procurement experience. • Education: Require a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or STEM discipline; a Master’s degree is highly desirable. • Certifications: Mention desirable certifications (CPSM, C.P.M.).
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).