Procurement Analyst Senior

BAE Systems•San Diego, CA

1d•$82,779 - $140,723•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Procurement Analyst Senior, a pivotal role responsible for leading strategic sourcing and supplier development. You will leverage your technical expertise to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, creating and implementing a streamlined process for tracking, prioritizing, and resolving supply chain constraints. Experience thriving in new and ambiguous environments while solving complex problems with cross-functional stakeholders will be key to success. I. Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for critical commodities, identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers to optimize cost, resilience, and innovation. Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through proactive engagement, rigorous data analysis, implementation of supplier scorecards, and targeted corrective action plans. Negotiate complex contracts securing favorable terms, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory (FAR/DFARS, AS9100, DCAA), and contractual obligations. Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks developing and implementing robust contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize disruptions. Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers resolving issues, proactively expediting deliveries, and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement leading projects and initiatives across the supply base to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Leverage deep industry knowledge and emerging best practices to drive strategic procurement decisions and maintain a competitive edge. Leverage AI and AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance visibility, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making, while ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and applied consistent with company policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements. Apply technical acumen to address supplier challenges partnering with Engineering and Quality to resolve obsolescence issues, improve part reliability, and optimize manufacturing processes. Utilize advanced data analytics techniques (SQL, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) to identify cost optimization opportunities, predict potential disruptions, and develop data-driven solutions. Maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals streamlining communication, tracking performance, and ensuring data integrity for informed decision-making. Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership, leveraging technical excellence, and driving innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges. II. Communication & Collaboration Provide strategic leadership and mentorship fostering a collaborative environment and driving alignment with organizational objectives across cross-functional teams. Exhibit strong influence and stakeholder management skills driving consensus and achieving desired results at all organizational levels. Communicate effectively with management providing clear and concise updates on project status, risks, mitigation actions, and key performance indicators.

Requirements

Curiosity and desire for continuous improvement
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
Technical Background Preferred (Ability to read drawings)
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
Eligible to obtain a secret clearance (if and when needed)

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for critical commodities, identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers to optimize cost, resilience, and innovation.
Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through proactive engagement, rigorous data analysis, implementation of supplier scorecards, and targeted corrective action plans.
Negotiate complex contracts securing favorable terms, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory (FAR/DFARS, AS9100, DCAA), and contractual obligations.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks developing and implementing robust contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize disruptions.
Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers resolving issues, proactively expediting deliveries, and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement leading projects and initiatives across the supply base to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Leverage deep industry knowledge and emerging best practices to drive strategic procurement decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
Leverage AI and AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance visibility, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making, while ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and applied consistent with company policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements.
Apply technical acumen to address supplier challenges partnering with Engineering and Quality to resolve obsolescence issues, improve part reliability, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Utilize advanced data analytics techniques (SQL, Excel, Tableau, PowerBI) to identify cost optimization opportunities, predict potential disruptions, and develop data-driven solutions.
Maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals streamlining communication, tracking performance, and ensuring data integrity for informed decision-making.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership, leveraging technical excellence, and driving innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges.
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship fostering a collaborative environment and driving alignment with organizational objectives across cross-functional teams.
Exhibit strong influence and stakeholder management skills driving consensus and achieving desired results at all organizational levels.
Communicate effectively with management providing clear and concise updates on project status, risks, mitigation actions, and key performance indicators.