Procurement Anst II
About The Position
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions is seeking an eager, talented, and motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our team as a Procurement Analyst II (Supply Chain Quality Management Specialist). The Supply Chain Quality Management Specialist will serve as a critical safeguard ensuring that the BAE Systems supply chain meets the rigorous quality and regulatory standards required for defense mission success. This role is responsible for ensuring that all suppliers maintain the necessary quality certifications and Quality Management Systems (QMS) required to meet company and regulatory standards. By managing the end-to-end supplier approval process and maintaining rigorous documentation across a large-scale portfolio, this position mitigates risk and ensures the integrity of the components and services entering our production streams.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Quality, Quality Assurance, or Supplier Management, specifically within the defense or aerospace industry.
- Deep expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry-standard quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
- Exceptional organizational skills with a high degree of precision regarding expiration dates and compliance documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with external vendors and internal technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent approval workflows across a high-volume supplier base.
- Proven experience with Ivalua (or similar supplier onboarding/SRM portals).
- Advanced proficiency in SharePoint for document control and tracking.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- CQM (Certified Quality Manager) certification is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to verify that all suppliers possess current and valid quality certifications.
- Validate supplier QMS to ensure strict alignment with BAE Systems' quality requirements.
- Manage the Ivalua onboarding portal, ensuring all required supplier documents are uploaded, accurate, and current.
- Proactively track expiration dates for certifications to prevent lapses in supplier eligibility.
- Utilize the departmental SharePoint site to track supplier approvals and maintain a comprehensive, audit-ready record of the approved supplier list.
- Upon notification of a Scope of Work (SOW) change by a Buyer or Program Manager, process the required documentation and track the necessary approvals through SharePoint to ensure the supplier remains qualified for the updated requirements.
- Act as the primary bridge between P&S and QA to streamline the communication of quality expectations to the supply base.
- Evaluate supplier documentation and provide formal recommendations to the QA department, who holds the final authority for approval or disqualification.
- Oversee quality compliance and documentation for approximately 2,000 suppliers across three shipyards.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
