Distribution Sourcing Specialist - Austin TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Austin, TX

5d•Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Distribution Sourcing Specialist to lead one of its Preferred Distribution Suppliers as part of the Centralized Distribution Team. The role develops, supports, and executes sourcing strategies based on current and forecasted spend; navigates supply-and-demand challenges and marketplace conditions; and aligns sourcing activity with business objectives. The specialist assists with preparing awards and creates or reviews electronic purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and terms and conditions. The position also seeks to leverage spend, use resources effectively, promote best practices, and improve supplier performance, with a strong emphasis on supplier engagement and relationship management. The role interfaces with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain management, supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, program management, distribution suppliers, and original component manufacturers. The successful candidate communicates effectively, builds mutually beneficial relationships, advances their knowledge of procurement compliance, and supports new initiatives with a continuous-improvement mindset. The position is described as fully remote, with occasional onsite attendance for team, supplier, or program meetings.

Requirements

Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted electronics manufacturing environment.
A bachelor's degree in a related discipline or at least 6 years of procurement-related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment.
Familiarity with the defense aerospace industry and regulations, and understanding of procurement's role in complex industries.
Experience buying across various electronics commodities.
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and supplier performance issues.
Contract management and negotiation experience.
Strong business acumen and excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Ability to interface successfully with various leadership teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Willingness to advance knowledge of procurement compliance and proactively adopt best practices.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and flow-down requirements.
Knowledge of ITAR and EAR.
Desire for continuous improvement.
Familiarity with the Oracle purchasing system.
Technical background, including the ability to read drawings.
Professional supply chain certification such as C.P.M., C.P.S.M., or P.M.P.

Responsibilities

Lead one of the Preferred Distribution Suppliers.
Develop, support, and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend.
Navigate supply-and-demand challenges and marketplace conditions while aligning with business objectives.
Assist in preparing awards.
Create and review electronic purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and terms and conditions.
Leverage spend and effectively utilize resources.
Promote best practices and improve overall supplier performance.
Engage and manage relationships with suppliers.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain management, supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, program management, distribution suppliers, and original component manufacturers.
Support new initiatives and continuous improvement.