Mgr II- Strategic Purchasing

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

8d•Remote

About The Position

The Preferred Distribution Supply Chain Manager is responsible for team leadership, critical supplier relationship management, and purchasing execution oversight electronic components and connectors for multiple BAE Systems' factory locations across our Electronics Systems sector. Internal customer service mindset and clear supplier management improvement prioritization will be at the center of this work environment. Collaboration with Category Management peers, programs and business areas, as well as cross-functional stakeholders, will be required to be successful in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment
Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted electronics manufacturing environment
Contract negotiations
Desire for continuous improvement
Proven Track record of creative problem solving
Strong business acumen with excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Ability to successfully interface with various leadership teams.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
General awareness of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, (IE: Oracle, SAP, etc.)
Technical Background, comfort with translating technical requirements into action within the supply base.
10 plus years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement, supplier quality.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership to assist the team in meeting performance objectives, including: Supplier Delivery Performance, material cost productivity, transactional automation growth, integrated supplier service model value, along with a set of leading indicator KPIs
Develop and communicate 1-5 year vision and strategy in accountable areas that supports the business competitiveness and growth objective.
Ensure effective systems and frameworks are in place to support team performance objectives
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and procurement procedures
Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the procurement team.
Sector wide focal for critical Supplier Relationship Management
Collaborate with category management personnel on process and project work
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, internal and external
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including planning, materials, engineering, program management, manufacturing, and logistics, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Maintain a team that is structured and staffed correctly
Continuously evaluate and develop skillsets both individually and as a collective team
Identify and drive development needs, including coaching, mentoring and training requirements
Drive collaboration within team and with other teams
Define and clarify roles and responsibilities for team
Collaborate with other team leaders, when necessary, to ensure team is supported with adequate staff/resources
Establish an effective communications framework throughout the team

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