Senior Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a team of Buyers in managing contracts with various government agencies. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement or supply chain management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage staff and resources effectively. This is a key leadership role that requires a high level of expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires working in the office at least three days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in proposal efforts for major contracts
• Participate in supplier negotiations and execution of agreements, including materials and services
• Review and negotiate legal terms and conditions
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, and advise internal customers and program management on supply chain-related matters
• Manage geographically dispersed staff for direct and indirect procurements
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
• Represent the procurement function in meetings with suppliers, program management, and other stakeholder functions
• Analyze data and present procurement metrics to effectively manage staff and operations

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions for all types of vendor agreements
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract law, and price analysis techniques
• Previous experience in a government procurement environment, including CPSR policies and procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment and critical thinking while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP system and Cognos Reporting
• Working knowledge of IT software and hardware agreements
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888 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.