Procurement Anst II

BAE Systems • York, PA

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About The Position

BAE Systems is currently seeking a Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing) to support the Combat Mission Systems (CMS). CMS is made up of Department of Defense Vehicles, Aerospace Products & Defense Group and Weapon systems. The ideal candidate will mainly be responsible for identifying, qualifying and onboarding global suppliers with consideration of achieving the Sector’s offset targets and other business objectives. The candidate will need to demonstrate technical capability in order to communicate effectively with design / component engineering on quality improvement topics and cost reduction / design change opportunities both internally and within the supply base. Candidates will also need to exhibit good interpersonal skills in order to grow supplier relationships in order to support our business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or in a related field of study or equivalent experience
• Previous work experience in the Defense Industry is preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of engineering terms and blueprints
• Excel skills/ PowerPoint
• A strong working knowledge with developing RFQ/RFP, contracts, preparing financial analysis, negotiations and PO documentation
• Outstanding Microsoft Office Software
• Advanced Excel skills
• Creating and working from MS Projects
• Experience with purchasing multiple commodities and tasks involved in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings
• Knowledge of ITAR restrictions, and FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Must possess high ethical standards
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment and meet project schedules
• Excellent oral and written communications, math skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with time management
• Detail oriented and organized
• Motivated and disciplined with a strong desire to succeed, learn and drive positive change

Responsibilities

• Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce new and innovative technologies and processes to improve margins and service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate global markets trends, intervene to manage/mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls or price adjustments, or market opportunities.
• Responsible for leading and implementing long-term strategic projects and executing long-term strategic supplier agreements
• Drives strategic initiatives, manages and fully executes the RFQ process, analyzes supplier bids and makes sourcing decisions
• Development of long-term agreements (LTA), negotiations and the creation of an LTA Purchase Order along with Compliance sign off, all resulting in superior cost, quality and supplier’s ability to deliver on time (capacity)
• Development of suppliers approved for quote while collaborating with commodity teams.
• Identify second sources in order to enhance BAE Systems position
• Enhance and strengthen supplier relationships
• Further the development and implementation of long-term strategic projects and engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with commodity managers, tactical buyers and other Integrated Supply Chain areas
• Ability to analyze forecasted data and suppliers bids
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduction of cost
• Ensure appropriate cost or price analysis is performed to determine the reasonableness of the suppliers bid or to develop a negotiation position to ensure that all compliance documentation requirements are met

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
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level