Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated
Supply Chain & Procurement Solutions Architect to lead the design, integration, and delivery of application solutions. The role blends enterprise architecture expertise with deep knowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Travel & Expense platforms, ensuring solutions align with BAE's strategic objectives, security standards, and data-driven initiatives. As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative solutions to drive business growth.
Responsibilities for this role include: - Solution Design & Architecture - Create detailed designs and specifications for SaaS and hybrid-based Procurement & Supply Chain solutions and ensure alignment with BAE's Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF/UAF), Integration strategy, and AI/data strategy.
- Implementation & Delivery - Partner with cross-functional delivery teams to configure and implement platforms (e.g., Ivalua, Resilinc, Concur) and design end-to-end integrations using APIs, JSON, XML, and event-driven messaging.
- Governance & Standards - Develop and maintain enterprise-level architectural principles, patterns, and standards specific to supply chain & procurement ecosystems; author and manage architecture artifacts (diagrams, decision records, documentation) in Visio, Cameo/MagicDraw, or equivalent EA tools.
- Stakeholder Collaboration - Act as the technical liaison for supply chain & procurement business leaders, IT partners, and external SaaS vendors; conduct presentations and workshops to communicate solution roadmaps, risk assessments, and compliance implications.
- Security & Compliance - Embed security controls and compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST, DoDI, GDPR) into solution designs; coordinate with the cybersecurity team for threat modelling and risk mitigation of supply chain & procurement data.
- Continuous Improvement - Evaluate emerging supply chain & procurement technologies (AI future state) and recommend adoption pathways; maintain a backlog of architectural enhancements and communicate status via the architecture team's communication site.
Required Skills and Education- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; or the equivalent experience
- Experience: Minimum 10 + years designing and delivering enterprise-wide application solutions, with at least 5 years focused on supply chain, procurement, AP, and Travel & Expense technology.
- Supply Chain & Procurement Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with major procurement & supply chain portfolio products (Ivalua, Resilinc, Concur).
- Integrations Expertise: Strong skills in API design, REST/SOAP, JSON, XML, and enterprise messaging (e.g., Pub/Sub Architecture, API Gateway, webMethods) for seamless integration of supply chain & procurement applications.
- Analytics & Reporting: Experience designing and delivering analytics and reporting solutions for supply chain & procurement data, using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or comparable platforms to produce actionable insights and dashboards.
- Modeling & Diagramming: Proficiency with Visio, SysML, BPMN, or equivalent diagramming techniques.
- Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile delivery, ServiceNow, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Architecture Frameworks: Working knowledge of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written presentation abilities; capable of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills and Education- Supply Chain & Procurement Digital Transformation: Experience leading digital and AI transformation initiatives, including AI-driven implementations.
- Certifications: TOGAF, UAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of supply chain & procurement data ontology, taxonomy, and data analytics frameworks.
- Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through full solution lifecycles.
- Security & Compliance: Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, and related data-privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
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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.
