Procurement Analyst Senior

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

3d•$82,779 - $140,723

About The Position

In support of a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of million, procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. Develops 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. Will help 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. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues. Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations. Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis. This role emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 4 years experience or Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 2 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment
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
Experience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB’s, cables, optics…)
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
Project / Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Strong communication skills
Knowledge 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)
Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Desire for continuous improvement
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
6+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.

Responsibilities

procure materials, equipment, supplies and services
Develop purchase orders
Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities
develop, support and execute sourcing strategies
Prepares/reviews proposals
selects or recommends suppliers
creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review
prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders
Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues
Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards