BAE Systems

Procurement Anst Sr

BAE Systems • $80K — $95K *
Fort Wayne, IN 46809Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience in structured supplier engagements and performance reviews
  • Strong decision-making skills and adherence to policies and regulations
  • Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting supplier data and identifying corrective actions
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Familiarity with the aerospace industry and procurement practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement activities for electronic and mechanical components in aircraft electronics
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on market conditions and spend forecasts
  • Prepare and review purchase proposals, and manage the procurement process
  • Negotiate modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies
  • Analyze supplier performance and procurement data to mitigate supply chain risks
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on demand changes and material transfers
  • Support the development of procurement workflows for improved efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work format with a blend of onsite and remote work
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Exposure to aerospace and defense procurement processes
  • Engagement in strategic sourcing and supplier performance management
  • Contribution to operational excellence and process improvement efforts
Full Job Description
Job Description

  • Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
  • The role will develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
  • Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of electronic and mechanical components to support aircraft electronics.
  • The candidate will develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives.
  • Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders.
  • Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues.
  • Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations.
  • Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis.
  • This role specially supports supplier-relationship management through recurring performance discussions, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) development, and timely issue follow-up
    • Analyzing supplier-performance metrics, procurement data, and forecast behavior to identify trends, gaps, and early indications of supply-chain risk.
    • Recommend improvements to reporting tools, dashboards, and supply-chain processes based on data insights.
    • Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual supplier reviews by preparing performance metrics, internal perspectives, and supporting materials.
    • Supports operational-excellence efforts including inventory behavior analysis, need-date alignment verification, lead-time review, and material-readiness activities.
    • Will have ownership of tools/processes that support our forecasted strategies.
    • Collaborates cross-functionally on transitions, demand changes, MRP-driven requirement updates, material transfers, and improvements impacting supplier performance.
    • Maintains procurement compliance, supports audit requirements, and ensures adherence to established procurement policies and procedures.
    • Supports development and refinement of standard work to improve transparency, consistency, and efficiency within procurement workflows.


Required Skills and Education

  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience conducting structured supplier engagements including performance reviews, SLA-related discussions, and long-term relationship management.
  • Be able to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret supplier-performance data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective-action approaches.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Familiarity with defense and commercial aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
  • Understanding of procurement compliance requirements and standard purchasing practices.
  • Ability to analyze current systems and demand-flow (forecast) behavior to identify misalignment, system errors, or process gaps affecting supplier performance.
  • Effective communication and relationship-building skills across functional teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience working with suppliers in distribution, electronics, mechanical commodities, or similar supply-chain environments.
    • Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers
    • Project / Supplier Management
    • Financial Acumen
  • Familiarity with aerospace/defense industry regulations and procurement compliance.
  • Experience with ERP systems and forecasting tools, including Oracle.
  • Knowledge of inventory behavior, need-date alignment, misalignment drivers, and supplier-performance workflows.
  • Experience contributing to standard-work development or process-improvement initiatives within procurement or operations.
  • Certifications related to Supply Chain, Lean practices, or other industry standards

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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