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Job Description

Job Description:

Plans and procures materials and services to meet all contractual specifications. Performs pre- and post- award procurement administration of activities. Ensures best value is obtained including 100% quality and delivery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Perform sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing commodities from vendors

+ Support and develop sourcing strategies, and evaluate market conditions

+ Works to ensure the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain

+ Analyze manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements based on needs of assembly demands, replenishments, substitute parts/materials, production set-ups, engineering changes and enterprise supplies

+ Supports resolutions of schedule, material requirements, or business system problems with cross-functional representatives

+ Prepares and issues Request for Quote (RFQ). Incorporates technical, quality, contractual and schedule requirements properly into RFQ.

+ Generates and commits orders up to $250,000 without management review. Coordinates and ensures management review and approval of orders over $250,000.

+ 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 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

Required Skills:

+ 4-Year degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or similar degree preferred; OR a combination of education and experience in the aerospace/defense industry.

+ At least 4 years' relevant experience.

+ Demonstrated ability to provide consistent attainment of key outcomes in the face of challenges.

+ Experience procuring custom fabricated components to engineering drawings and specifications

+ 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education/Experience:

+ Experience in the Defense/Contracting industry.

+ Experience with Oracle ERP.

+ Experience developing new sources and developing exit strategies for underperforming suppliers

+ Ability to interpret MRP data.

+ Experience in negotiating long-term multi-year pricing agreements.

+ Experience (formal or informal) managing and leading individuals in a team environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $90373 - $153634

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.

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