Job Description

BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a seeking a strategic and technically astute Wire Harness/Cable Assembly Commodity Buyer to manage complex procurement activities, driving strategic supplier partnerships to secure high-quality fab to print assemblies at competitive costs. In this high-level role, you will leverage your expertise to maintain strategic partnerships, optimize costs, and mitigate risks in a highly dynamic market.

The ideal candidate blends technical knowledge of fab to print technical procurements with expert-level negotiation, ERP proficiency, and proactive supply chain management to support production requirements and new product introductions. This role will lead initiatives supporting SMS programs in Direct procurements.

This position is category-specific, focused on wire harness and cable assemblies, but will also leverage general strategic sourcing knowledge to apply best practices across key areas of spend.

Our team of experts 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.

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:

• Procure custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical components.
• Source specialized materials, connectors, and terminals aligned with industry standards.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize procurement processes and ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and supplies.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for cable assembly components, including wires, connectors, terminals, sleeving, and shrink tubing.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for cable assembly components, including wires, connectors, terminals, sleeving, and shrink tubing.
• Evaluate, negotiate with, and manage a network of suppliers.
• Drive supplier scorecard metrics regarding on-time delivery (OTD), quality, and responsiveness.
• Partner directly with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure supplier parts fit assembly requirements and resolve any non-conformance discrepancies.
• Generate and expedite Purchase Orders (POs). Resolve shipment discrepancies, invoice issues, and Return Merchandise Authorizations.
• Execute RFx processes in alignment with strategic sourcing guidelines.
• Identify procurement compliance requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• 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, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 4 or more years 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.

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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 Skills and Education

• Soft Skills:
  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Work effectively under pressure.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Solid initiative, self-starter.
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
  • Understand and familiar with EIDP (End Item Data Packages).
• Technical Skills:
  • Knowledge of supply chain management and fab to print procurements.
  • Familiarity with design to print cable assembly and wire harness builds.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems.

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.