ECS Left Shift Procurement Manager

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

About The Position

In support of a Business Area with over $2 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions, leads and coordinates Supplier Partnerships Left Shift Procurement group. This individual is chartered with running the team responsible for partnering with programs early to execute proposal support, sourcing segmentation, part selection, risk and opportunity identification/management, and development of material sourcing strategies for program execution. Work closely in a cross-functional manner with program management, engineering, planning, operations and sourcing functions to ensure early supply chain integration and management. Support Supply Chain Capture team with sourcing segmentation and left shift best practices. Lead a team that develops requests for information, supplier identification (some international), develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers to be awarded with procurement team. Work closely with IPTs to ensure BOM, SSOWs & Drawings support demand. Collaborate with procurement teams to share execution plan and facilitate execution of program strategy to ensure purchase orders support demand. Partner with Strategic Sourcing to ensure programs are tied to our supply base’s strategic capabilities and recent performance. Ensure front end supplier partnerships lead is aligned to program material strategy. Work closely with Operations Proposal Group to ensure material strategies are bid to program requirements and negotiating to support the price to win and objectives. Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross-functional program teams on issues related to materials; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other sourcing team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers, foster, and maintain good supplier relationships.

Requirements

Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of suppliers in complex industries.
Experience leading major procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment.
Risk and opportunity management
Strong presentation skills
Best value source selection
Proven leadership and organizational change experience
Ability to motivate and manage personnel
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent time management/organizational skills
Strategic/Critical Thinking
Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 10 years or more of directly related work experience preferably in a government-contracting environment
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
Generosity of thought and knowledge
Well versed with Oracle ERP system
Secret clearance or secret eligible
Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
10 plus years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P., C.S.C.P.
Graduate degree in a related field

Responsibilities

Leads and coordinates Supplier Partnerships Left Shift Procurement group
Partnering with programs early to execute proposal support, sourcing segmentation, part selection, risk and opportunity identification/management, and development of material sourcing strategies for program execution
Work closely in a cross-functional manner with program management, engineering, planning, operations and sourcing functions to ensure early supply chain integration and management
Support Supply Chain Capture team with sourcing segmentation and left shift best practices
Lead a team that develops requests for information, supplier identification (some international), develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers to be awarded with procurement team
Work closely with IPTs to ensure BOM, SSOWs & Drawings support demand
Collaborate with procurement teams to share execution plan and facilitate execution of program strategy to ensure purchase orders support demand
Partner with Strategic Sourcing to ensure programs are tied to our supply base’s strategic capabilities and recent performance
Ensure front end supplier partnerships lead is aligned to program material strategy
Work closely with Operations Proposal Group to ensure material strategies are bid to program requirements and negotiating to support the price to win and objectives

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.