Procurement Anst Prin

Job Description

Work within team of procurement professionals to action material requisitions per MRP planning recommendations for assigned commodities.

• Using sources approved by engineering to meet the required specification, the analyst issues Requests for Quotations (RFQ's), and follows through with negotiating pricing and delivery terms and crafting purchase orders while ensuring compliance to all company procurement procedures.
• Negotiate purchase requirements with suppliers to meet target pricing and/or ensure best value procurements for BAE
• Actively work with suppliers to resolve schedule conflicts, and follows through with material planners to ensure understanding of delivery commitments.
• Work with Commodity Managers to contribute to strategic initiatives and participate in process improvement projects
• Resolve delivery and accounts payable issues in a timely manner
• Continually monitors suppliers within assigned commodity areas to achieve quality and delivery objectives
• Executes all purchases in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs & DFARs) and company policies
• Utilize experience to coach and mentor newer team members

This candidate will use their strong communication skills to build mutually beneficial relationships with the supply base as well as our internal customers. It is expected that the analyst will maintain their order backlog on a regular basis to ensure supplier promises meet the need dates as shown in MRP and work with material planning group to mitigate schedule risks and escalate as appropriate. In addition to creating purchase orders, the analysts are a key part of our commodity based and metric focused strategy working on commodity teams with strategic leaders and colleagues from Supplier Quality and other functions.

In addition, this position will utilize their broad experience to act as a Lead among the Buying community. Responsibilities will include:
- Initiate and track On the Job training for new and junior Procurment Analysts to ensure full compliance to existing policies and procedures.
- Maintain awareness of the department workload and backlog to make recommendations for balancing workloads as required.
- Contribute towards monthly metric reviews by running reports and providing analysis for assigned metric category

Remote work considered:
Based on multiple factors, remote work may be a possibility for this position, at the discretion of the business. Candidate must be local to the Endicott NY area.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline and 6 years or more of directly related work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Stong organization skills with the ability to multi-task
• Inclination towards proactive continuous process improvement

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations
• Previous experience in the procurement of custom mechanical materials
• Professional Supply Chain certifications such as CPIM, or PMP
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP