Distribution Sourcing Specialist - Austin TX

VetJobs•Austin, TX

6d•$101,398 - $172,377•Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Distribution Sourcing Specialist for its Centralized Distribution Team. The successful candidate will lead one of the company’s Preferred Distribution Suppliers and develop, support, and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend. The role involves navigating supply and demand challenges in changing marketplace conditions while aligning sourcing activity with business objectives. The specialist will assist with preparing awards and create or review electronic purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and terms and conditions. The position is responsible for leveraging spend, using resources effectively, advancing best practices, and improving supplier performance, with an emphasis on supplier engagement and relationship management. The role works with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain management, supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, program management, distribution suppliers, and original component manufacturers. The job posting describes the role as fully remote, with occasional onsite attendance for team, supplier, or program meetings.

Requirements

Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted electronics manufacturing environment.
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 performance issues with suppliers.
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 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 organization’s Preferred Distribution Suppliers.
Develop, support, and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend.
Navigate supply and demand challenges in changing 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 use resources effectively.
Drive best practices and improve overall supplier performance.
Engage with suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain management, supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, program management, distribution suppliers, and original component manufacturers.
Resolve contractual and supplier performance issues.
Support new initiatives and continuous improvement.