JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you looking for meaningful work with a purpose? A positive work-life balance
and a supportive company culture? Excellent benefits and opportunities for
professional development? Then BAE Systems is the place for you. We have a
strong global presence and a diverse product portfolio. “We Protect Those Who
Protect Us™” serves as our motto where the products and services we provide help
to bring our warfighters home.
Our Centralized Distribution Team is looking for a candidate to lead one of our
Preferred Distribution Suppliers. In this role, the successful candidate will
develop, support, and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and
forecasted spend. Navigate supply and demand challenges with marketplace
conditions while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Assist in
preparing awards, creates/reviews electronic purchase orders (ePO) in accordance
with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
Ensure BAE systems leverages spend, effectively utilizes resources, driving to
best practices and improving overall supplier performance. This role emphasizes
supplier engagement and relationship management.
This position interfaces with many internal and external stakeholders including
but not limited to supply chain management, supplier quality, manufacturing,
engineering, program management, distribution suppliers, and original component
manufacturers. The successful candidate must be an effective communicator, able
to build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their
knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and
support new initiatives with a continuous improvement mindset.
This is a fully remote position with occasional requirements to be present
onsite for team/supplier/program meetings
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent
experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted electronics manufacturing
environment.
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or 6 years or more of procurement
related work experience preferably in a government-contracting environment.
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the
understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
Experience in buying across various electronics commodities.
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with
suppliers.
Contract management and negotiation.
Strong business acumen with excellent written, verbal, and organizational
skills. Ability to successfully interface with various leadership teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION
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)
Desire for continuous improvement
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system.
Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
ABOUT BAE SYSTEMS, INC.
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.