Procurement Anst II
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a Distribution Sourcing Analyst to support its Preferred Distribution Supplier team. The role supports preferred distribution suppliers and helps ensure materials and services for complex programs arrive on time, to specification, and within budget. The analyst serves as a link between program requirements and distribution partners, supporting resilient, compliant, and optimized supply-chain operations. The position manages high-value procurements and contributes to the growth and stability of a business sector with material spend in the hundreds of millions. The role is full-time and can be performed 100% remotely, provided the applicant lives within reasonable driving distance of the listed sites.
Requirements
- Typically a bachelor's degree and two years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers, or equivalent experience.
- Project or supplier management experience, or applicable experience in an equivalent context.
- Financial acumen in quoting, P&L, and operating margin.
- Familiarity with the Oracle purchasing system.
- Established proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams.
- Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and flow-down requirements.
- Knowledge of ITAR and EAR.
- Understanding or knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
- Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis or processes.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in operations, supply chain, or procurement.
- Understanding of the defense aerospace industry and regulations, and procurement's role in that context.
- Working knowledge of multifaceted electronics design and manufacturing environments, or equivalent experience.
- Desire for continuous improvement.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
- Generosity of thought and knowledge.
- Moderate technical acumen, including the ability to interpret drawing requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for complex programs and manage assigned commodities.
- Help distribution partners translate technical specifications and work statements into purchase orders.
- Manage the procurement lifecycle, including preparing and reviewing proposals, developing evaluation criteria, selecting suppliers, and administering awards.
- Analyze forecasted spend, demand trends, and marketplace volatility to develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead negotiations on purchase-order additions, deletions, and modifications.
- Resolve complex invoicing issues and pursue best value while maintaining quality and supplier relationships.
- Provide subject-matter expertise in procurement compliance and cost/price analysis, ensuring transactions meet corporate and regulatory standards.
- Drive supplier engagement and production ramp-ups, developing supplier quality, performance, and adoption of industry best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
