Mgr II- Strategic Purchasing

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager for Mechanical Fabrication is responsible for setting strategic direction for the defined product technology and supply base. This role will lead a team of Supplier Development Engineers and Continuous Improvment subject matter experts and has Sector level responsibility in deploying strategies toward optimizing supply base cost, quality, and delivery. Must support overall business goals by analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, and program expectations to achieve best in class category performance.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively engage with supplier executive leadership to drive alignment of strategies to support long-term category growth.
• Ability to self-initiate category objectives as business requirements change.
• Ability to influence stakeholder alignment to drive execution of category strategy.
• Ability to provide direction and leadership to a technical staff
• Experience in sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Ability to interpret complex data, perform cost-benefit analysis, and generate actionable insights.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving technical procurement and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical, market, and business information to stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in technical, business, or supply chain discipline
• 7+ Years of experience in Mechanical Fabrication manufacturing, supply chain management, and/or quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research on technical market trends, supply base landscape, and emerging technologies to identify potential opportunities and risks within the assigned category.
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers, oversee contract negotiations, delivery performance, and quality standards to ensure optimal value proposition.
• Evaluate and maintain supplier listing based on performance, capability, cost, and customer requirements, working closely with engineering and program teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Analyze spending patterns, identify cost reduction opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize procurement costs within the Mechanical Fabrication category.
• Maintain team structure that ensures in-depth knowledge of technical product features, functionality, and industry standards to effectively evaluate supplier offerings and make informed decisions.
• Create and execute a strategic category plan aligned with overall business objectives, including Supplier Relationship Management, commercial strategy, performance metrics, supply chain resilience, and prioritized key strategic actions.
• Utilize data analytics tools to monitor category performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions regarding supplier performance, supplier ratings, resource deployment, and supplier development plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, programs, procurement, quality, and operations to ensure alignment on requirements and category strategy.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to enhance supply base offerings and meet evolving customer needs.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager