Job Description

Solicits/reviews supplier proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates subcontract terms and conditions provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, participates in the developments of subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Coordinates material receipts and resolution of issues related to contractual requirements and resolves invoice issues. Develops subcontracts and subcontract files, coordinates work requirements with the Product team, and defines terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, services and participates in Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

This position initially will be predominantly focused on our sustainment and repairs depot program, with a pivot to other focuses of the business as required. You will administer repair and sustainment subcontract purchase orders end-to-end, from requisition through modification and close out, ensuring accuracy of pricing, funding and compliance with contract flow down requirements. You will leverage ERP data to build analytics and metrics that track PO trends, repair turn around times, volume, aging actions, and pricing changes, producing routine reports that support sustainment forecasting and audit readiness.

A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally at all levels and in a fast-paced environment, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Familiarity with a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
• Metrics Development: Ability to define and track KPIs like repair turnaround time, PO aging and pricing variance
• Data Hygiene: Meticulous file maintenance for audit ready PO packages and funding traceability
• Root Cause Curiosity: Spotting anomalies in cost or cycle time and flagging them for senior review

• Clear reporting: Translating raw data into concise charts and summaries for supply chain management and internal program and finance teams
• Familiarity of FAR and DFAR regulations and of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
  • Understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Skills and Education

• Desire for continuous improvement
• Generosity of thought and knowledge
• Accountability and ownership of tasks
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
• Technical Background (Ability to read drawings)
• Secret clearance eligible.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).