Combat Vehicles Commodity Buyer

Job Description
Aids in the day-to-day execution of material support requirements to meet all contractual specifications for vehicle production support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and issues Request for Quote (RFQ). Incorporates technical, quality, contractual and schedule requirements properly into RFQ.
• Complies with internal company and government requirements through documentation per LOB processes.
• Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
• Selects suppliers, including application of appropriate level of cost/price/technical analysis performed, in accordance with OG/LOB policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Analyzes work direction to administrative support personnel as needed. Participates on commodity teams.
• 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 quality and delivery performance at the best value.
• 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with internal and external customers.
• 6+ years with High school diploma
• 4+ Years with an Associates degree
• 2+ Years with a Bachelors degree
• Work experience considered instead of formal education

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prefer prior experience as a Purchasing Assistant or Buyer with relevant applications in a defense contractor environment
• Experience using Oracle or an MRP/ERP system
• Experience/Knowledge of IFAR/DFAR

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.