Procurement Anst II

BAE Systems • Hudson, NH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Employees work on advanced electronics, spanning air, land, sea, and space, developing the technology of tomorrow. The company's mission is “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, the role supports a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions. The primary function is to procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. This includes developing purchase orders, leading procurement activities for assigned commodities, and developing/executing sourcing strategies. The role also involves preparing/reviewing proposals, selecting suppliers, preparing electronic purchase orders, negotiating modifications, and resolving invoicing issues. A key emphasis is placed on supplier engagement, management, development, and production ramp-up, alongside negotiating and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, build mutually beneficial relationships, advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in buying across various electronics commodities
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
• Project / Supplier Management
• Financial Acumen
• 3+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
• Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
• Professional supply chain/program management certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.
• Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
• FAR and DFAR regulations
• Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications.
• Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
• Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services.
• Develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives.
• Prepare/review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, select or recommend suppliers, create electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepare awards and administer resulting purchase orders.
• Negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoicing issues.
• Follow and execute established and approved procurement policies and procedures to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations.
• Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis.
• Supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up.
• Negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies.
• Be an effective communicator internally and externally.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships.
• Advance knowledge of procurement compliance.
• Proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

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