Manager - Strategic Purchasing

Job Description

BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a highly motivated Strategic Purchasing Manager to join our team and drive operational efficiencies and cost savings. This role will lead initiatives supporting SMS programs in Direct Procurement. This position is category\-specific, focused on Electronic Components, and will also leverage general strategic sourcing knowledge to apply best practices across key areas of spend.

This position will be accountable for managing a team responsible for the procurement of indirect products and services in support of BAE Systems SMS. This position will lead a team that manages the proposal, negotiation, and/or contract activities in accordance with company policies and customer requirements. This candidate will support internal customers on assigned projects by participating on project teams to ensure that BAE Systems SMS is leveraging its spend, effectively utilizing resources, driving to best value and improving overall supplier performance for the SMS sector.

Our team of expert’s partner with stakeholders to streamline procurement efforts, reduce costs, and build a resilient, future\-ready supply base. We provide the expertise needed to separate risk from opportunity, empowering confident decisions when they matter most.

In addition, this role may be required to conduct pre\-legal reviews of contractual language and make recommendations to ensure BAE Systems terms and conditions are met and liability is limited.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state\-of\-the\-art manufacturing and test operations and top\-notch facilities management.

The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end\-to\-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage team members who perform all tasks associated with the daily processing of purchase requisitions for internal customers.
• Develop specific sourcing strategies along with internal stakeholders and develops supplier agreements to optimize supplier base. Executes end\-to\-end RFX steps in alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Maintain, report on, and provide recommendations regarding industry and market trends.
• Develops and maintains professional and dependable relationships with both internal customers and suppliers.
• Aide in the organization of the technical data, development of statement of work, delivery schedule, milestone payments, terms and conditions, offset requirements and other contractual elements into a cohesive proposal.
• Review the technical and pricing proposals for accuracy and consistency, develop individual supplier strategies and making recommendations to the internal customer based on the analysis with attention to the financial and business risk of each proposal.
• May develop contractual language to ensure compliance with BAE Systems, Inc. legal terms and conditions. Negotiates low risk business terms and conditions, as required.
• Serve as primary point of contact between the company and the supplier for contractual matters on assigned contracts and projects, including supplementary agreements such as proprietary information agreements, teaming and other business agreements.
• Develop strategies to navigate industry\-specific challenges like component shortages, geopolitical issues, and long lead times.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to forecast demand, set safety stock levels, and coordinate production schedules to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Responsibilities also include coordinating with other company functions as required to ensure appropriate reviews are conducted (such as Legal and IT Governance), scheduling required reviews, and obtaining required review and approval signatures prior to submittal of proposals or execution of contractual documents.
• Document procurement files in accordance with polices to appropriately demonstrate that consideration has been given to all factors essential to effective and economical procurement.
• Follow Procurement policies and procedures, including strict adherence to Separation of Duty and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On\-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in\-person engagement by working on\-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non\-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

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Required Education, Experience, \& Skills

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher\-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self\-starter and excellent leadership skills
• Exhibit high level of motivation, attention to detail, energetic approach and positive attitude to job duties and requirements.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, \& Skills

• Experience with IFS, Ivalua, and Costpoint.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
• Technically knowledgeable and capable of grasping detailed concepts.
• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay Information

Full\-Time Salary Range: $101398 \- $172377

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

About BAE Systems Space \& Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which 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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space \& Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.