Procurement Analyst Sr.

BAE Systems•Saint George, UT

28d•$82,779 - $140,723

About The Position

The Senior Procurement Analyst administers high-risk, high-complexity purchase orders from initiation through completion and works independently as a procurement subject matter expert within a cross-functional team. The role sources complex materials, software, IT equipment, and services in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures, and leads preparation and negotiation of highly complex orders supporting capital procurement efforts. The position emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development, and production ramp-up, alongside negotiation and compliance with internal and external requirements. The analyst communicates effectively with internal teams and suppliers, builds mutually beneficial relationships, advances procurement compliance knowledge, adopts best practices, and supports supplier initiatives including Zero Defect efforts.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor's degree and four years of work experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to negotiate complex contracts, secure favorable terms, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with legal and project obligations.
Ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop and implement contingency plans.
Ability to foster collaborative supplier relationships, resolve issues, expedite deliveries, and align suppliers with evolving business needs.
Industry knowledge and ability to apply emerging best practices to strategic procurement decisions.
Proactive problem-solving, ownership, technical excellence, and ability to drive innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges.
Financial acumen.
Strategic and critical thinking.
Willingness and desire for continuous improvement.
Negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to find win-win solutions and a 'make it happen' attitude.
Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of progressive procurement experience.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a STEM discipline.
Master's degree is highly desirable.
CPSM or C.P.M. certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare solicitation documents for complex or high-risk acquisitions, including statements of work, terms and conditions, evaluation factors, supplier recommendations, and other appropriate request-for-proposal requirements.
Act as the focal point for received bids; review technical and cost proposals with program teams and resolve supplier exceptions in coordination with supporting program functions.
Administer high-risk, high-complexity purchase orders from start to finish, including preparation and negotiation of complex orders.
Ensure subcontractor deliverable documents, including invoices, are received accurately and on time, resolve invoice issues, and monitor supplier performance against schedules, costs, and technical objectives.
Review order documentation for compliance with industry and government contract requirements and internal BAE Systems policies and procedures.
Prepare price analyses, negotiation memoranda, and other required internal and external documentation.
Maintain CPSR-compliant procurement files.
Assess and prioritize issues, drive them to closure, and be assertive when required.
Engage, manage, and develop suppliers; support production ramp-up, expedite deliveries, resolve issues, and help ensure uninterrupted supply.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
Support continuous improvement, best practices, new initiatives, and supplier Zero Defect initiatives.