BAE Systems

Procurement Anst Prin

BAE Systems • $80K — $110K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience in Supply Chain, including Planning and Purchasing
  • Experience in Supplier Management and Capacity Planning
  • Experience with Supply Chain Software and technologies, such as ERP, MRP, CLM, or S2P systems
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills, capable of making data-driven decisions

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategy and manage requirements
  • Own complete life cycle of procurement from order placement to fulfillment
  • Serve as primary liaison between program, supplier, and functional organizations
  • Support make/buy analysis and program supply chain planning
  • Conduct on-site assessments of supplier readiness and capacity

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to cutting-edge weapon systems technology
  • Potential for interacting with diverse suppliers and stakeholders
  • Engagement in high-impact defense projects
Full Job Description
This position plans and procures materials and services to meet all contractual specifications. Performs pre- and post- award procurement administration of activities. Ensures best value is obtained including 100% quality and delivery. In this position, you will be supporting the Weapon Systems (WS) Business in Louisville, KY. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • This Principal Buyer role will support a specific Weapon Systems program based in Louisville, KY or Aberdeen, SD.
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategy and manages requirements.
  • Owns and accountable for the entire life cycle of an award, from order placement to fulfillment.
  • Owns the relationship with the supplier.
  • Serve as the key conduit between the program, supplier, and company functional organizations to ensure that program objectives are met.
  • Support make/buy analysis and develop program supply chain plans.
  • Responsible for on-site assessment of supplier delivery readiness and capacity across the WS Supply Chain.
  • Work with suppliers for key platform(s) in the WS business to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the timely delivery of products and services to our customers.
  • Develop teaming agreements and support business development, marketing, and proposal efforts including development of program material cost estimates and budgets.
  • Ensure that suppliers are competitively sourced to the maximum extent practicable to support program objectives.
  • Support program management and procurement by conducting market surveys, identifying potential sources, and leading supplier sourcing symposiums and bidder conferences.
  • Lead the development of scope of work, performance or critical item development specification, schedule, Subcontract Data Requirement List, etc.
  • Lead cross-functional technical, schedule, and past performance evaluation teams.
  • Lead proposal evaluation and fact-finding, supporting the negotiation of single source supplier proposals to ensure that all program objectives and schedules are met.
  • Perform sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing from critical suppliers aligned to a specific Program
  • Complies with internal company and government requirements.
  • Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
  • Initiates necessary management reviews and audits with suppliers. Travel as required to monitor total supplier management.
  • Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders.
  • Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services.
  • Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
  • Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.
Required Skills and Education
  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  • Experience in Supply Chain, including Planning and Purchasing
  • Experience in Supplier Management and Capacity Planning
  • Experience with Supply Chain Software and technologies, such as ERP, MRP, CLM and/or S2P systems
  • Experience in Program/Project Management to support and improve performance to meet objectives
  • Experience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Influencing
  • Excellent Communication, Relationship Management, and Interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across different functions and departments
  • Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills, with ability to make data-driven decisions
  • Strong Business and Financial Acumen
  • Proficiency MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Skills and Education
  • Professional or Supply Chain Certification: CPM, CPSM, PMP, or similar
  • Experience in Supply Chain Operations, Material/Operations Planning, Material Handling, and/or Logistics
  • Experience in Program Controls, Lifecycle Management (LCM), or Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Experience in Oracle or SAP ERP Systems, or Supply Chain Process Automation
  • Ability to lead major supply chain efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) and International contracting environments
  • Experience in the Defense industry.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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