BAE Systems

Subcontract Program Mgr

BAE Systems$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required; advanced degrees preferred
  • 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Subcontracts & Supply Chain Management
  • Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
  • Proven track record managing multi-discipline project teams
  • Ability to travel 10-15%
  • Technical and business acumen essential
  • Familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulations beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Oversee supply base ramp activities for assigned suppliers
  • Manage execution of subcontracts for supplier funding
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning and Procurement teams
  • Validate supplier capacity for long-term production
  • Develop and manage long-term pricing agreements with suppliers
  • Support Supply Chain Risk Management activities
  • Align dual sourcing activities with production strategies

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Focus on operational excellence and ethics
  • Engagement in corporate responsibility and security
  • Exposure to cross-functional program management
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this role you will:
  • Oversee all supply base ramp activities for assigned suppliers.
  • Manage the execution of subcontracts for funding of suppliers to ensure they can meet BAE Systems delivery rates.
  • Partner with Supply Chain Planning, General Procurement and Subcontracts to ensure the supply base is well prepared for increases in production rates.
  • Validate suppliers' current capacity and abilities to meet BAE Systems long term production rates.
  • Author, manage and influence the creation of long-term pricing agreements with the supply base.
  • Participate and support Supply Chain Risk Management activities within the PGSS product line.
  • Support Dual sourcing activities remaining aligned to production programs long term strategies.

Who you are:
  • Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all subcontract related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success.
  • Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required.
  • Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
  • Exhibits best practice work habits and collaborates with other subcontract team members to promote operational excellence and completeness.
  • Models and demonstrates strong leadership in ethics, safety, corporate responsibility, and security.


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

  • Ability to travel approximately 10-15% of the time
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
  • Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Subcontracts & Supply Chain Management
  • Strong demonstrated negotiation skills and strategies
  • Experience in new business capture to include proposals
  • Experience developing long-term strategies and tactical plans to achieve enterprise objectives.
  • Successful, proven record of leading and managing multi-discipline project teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship building, leading through influence, and the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) at all levels
  • Ability to develop plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources
  • Ability to communicate with senior management regarding supply base performance (cost / schedule / resources / risk) as well as performance to financial objectives
  • Experience communicating externally either with customers or suppliers
  • Technical and business acumen


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Operations
  • Master's Degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration
  • Prior experience in Planning, General Procurement, & Subcontracts.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
  • Program Management Institute's (PMI) Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Demonstrated Risk Management experience
  • Experience with information systems such as Oracle
  • Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
  • Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)
  • Strong organizational skills to handle many overlapping projects simultaneously

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
Founded
1997
NASDAQ

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