Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior 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, production and manufacturing operations, 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 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
• Support annual ISO9001/AS9100D certification audits and other USG audits as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management within a production and manufacturing environment
• 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
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110160 - $187272 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 Intelligence & Security: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.