Supply Chain Manager - Procurement

Job Description Join our award-winning, dynamic, and growing aerospace supply chain team, supporting mission-critical capabilities across a growing and diverse portfolio of both commercial and military customers. This opportunity offers a broad range of supply chain management activities with the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) supply chain team within BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector.

The Supply Chain Manager - Procurement will be responsible for leading a team of Procurement Analysts to develop and implement procurement strategies that meet the company's needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Procurement Leadership:
* Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize spend, reduce costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.
* Collaborate with senior leadership to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
2. Team Management:
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Procurement Analysts to achieve procurement goals and objectives.
* Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the procurement team.
3. Procurement Operations:
* Oversee the procurement process, including requisition review, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and order management.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and procurement procedures.
4. Supplier Relationship Management:
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
* Negotiate contracts, agreements, and pricing terms with suppliers.
5. Spend Analysis and Optimization:
* Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
* Develop and implement strategies to optimize spend, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance.
6. Inventory Management and Strategy:
* Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce inventory costs, and improve service levels.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of inventory management strategies with business objectives.
* Analyze inventory data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for cost reduction.
* Implement inventory optimization techniques, such as Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management.
7. Risk Management:
* Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, including supply chain disruptions and supplier insolvency.
* Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize potential impacts on the business.
8. Collaboration and Communication:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including planning, materials, engineering, program management, manufacturing, and logistics, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
* Communicate procurement plans, strategies, and results to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Escalation path for internal and external procurement related needs

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. You should have the ability to develop and motivate a team to succeed at achieving common goals and objectives. You should have critical thinking skills and an ability to work constructively across various functions and levels of leadership to manage complex supply chain situations.

What We Offer:
We provide a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment with opportunities for inner-team coaching and growth. Our benefits include the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals, a flexible on-site work schedule, and travel opportunities Required Education, Experience, & Skills * Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related roles
* Strong understanding of procurement principles, including contract management, supplier relationship management, and spend analysis.
* Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
* Proficiency in procurement software, such as Oracle
* Experience with inventory management systems and techniques, and inventory optimization tools.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * MBA or advanced degree preferred.
* 3 years in a leadership role preferred.
* Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $108787 - $184937

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.