Mgr I- Procurement
About The Position
The Commodity Manager will be responsible for ensuring Quality, Cost Effective Material is available to support Vehicle Production. Key Responsibilities: Ensure timely vehicle sales through steady, robust supply of Quality material at a profitable cost. Fully accountable for performance of commodity suppliers, and availability of commodity parts inclusive of cross-functional BAE internal support required to achieve on-time delivery. Manage and develop buyers who are capable of owning Procurement end-to-end from requirements shaping, through Sourcing, Order Placement, Order Management, Fulfillment, and Production Support. Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity strategy focusing on key factors like: Maintaining adequate capacity through a stable of reliable and effective suppliers Continuously improving cost and quality performance Managing single/sole source risk and component obsolescence Positioning BAE Systems to respond to changing market conditions and customer demands Support Production needs and demands through buyers’ effective expediting/fulfillment of critical shortages and support of resolution of on-going and recurring production impacts. Identification and resolution of complex technical challenges within the supply chain through close partnership with Supply Chain Engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience.
- Work experience considered in lieu of formal education
- Experience as a Direct Buyer
- Demonstrated Experience in driving outcomes through complex cross-functional barriers
- Strategic Sourcing Experience – inclusive of improved delivery performance, cost reduction efforts, effective supplier transitions, multi-sourcing, and supplier exits.
- Understanding of end-to-end Production Value stream, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in effectively supporting production customers.
- Familiarity with ERP
- Ability to identify and drive actionable outcomes through influence.
Nice To Haves
- Oracle ERP Experience
- Aerospace/Defense Experience
- Experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain / Operations
- Continuous Improvement Training/Certification
Responsibilities
- Ensure timely vehicle sales through steady, robust supply of Quality material at a profitable cost.
- Fully accountable for performance of commodity suppliers, and availability of commodity parts inclusive of cross-functional BAE internal support required to achieve on-time delivery.
- Manage and develop buyers who are capable of owning Procurement end-to-end from requirements shaping, through Sourcing, Order Placement, Order Management, Fulfillment, and Production Support.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity strategy focusing on key factors like: Maintaining adequate capacity through a stable of reliable and effective suppliers, Continuously improving cost and quality performance, Managing single/sole source risk and component obsolescence, Positioning BAE Systems to respond to changing market conditions and customer demands.
- Support Production needs and demands through buyers’ effective expediting/fulfillment of critical shortages and support of resolution of on-going and recurring production impacts.
- Identification and resolution of complex technical challenges within the supply chain through close partnership with Supply Chain Engineering.
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
