Procurement Anst Sr

BAE Systems • Fort Wayne, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, taking the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. The role will 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 electronic and mechanical components to support aircraft electronics. The candidate will 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 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 specially supports supplier‑relationship management through recurring performance discussions, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) development, and timely issue follow‑up Analyzing supplier‑performance metrics, procurement data, and forecast behavior to identify trends, gaps, and early indications of supply‑chain risk. Recommend improvements to reporting tools, dashboards, and supply‑chain processes based on data insights. Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual supplier reviews by preparing performance metrics, internal perspectives, and supporting materials. Supports operational‑excellence efforts including inventory behavior analysis, need‑date alignment verification, lead‑time review, and material‑readiness activities. Will have ownership of tools/processes that support our forecasted strategies. Collaborates cross‑functionally on transitions, demand changes, MRP‑driven requirement updates, material transfers, and improvements impacting supplier performance. Maintains procurement compliance, supports audit requirements, and ensures adherence to established procurement policies and procedures. Supports development and refinement of standard work to improve transparency, consistency, and efficiency within procurement workflows.

Requirements

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience conducting structured supplier engagements including performance reviews, SLA‑related discussions, and long‑term relationship management.
• Be able to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret supplier‑performance data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective‑action approaches.
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with defense and commercial aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
• Understanding of procurement compliance requirements and standard purchasing practices.
• Ability to analyze current systems and demand‑flow (forecast) behavior to identify misalignment, system errors, or process gaps affecting supplier performance.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills across functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience working with suppliers in distribution, electronics, mechanical commodities, or similar supply‑chain environments.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers
• Project / Supplier Management
• Financial Acumen
• Familiarity with aerospace/defense industry regulations and procurement compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems and forecasting tools, including Oracle.
• Knowledge of inventory behavior, need‑date alignment, misalignment drivers, and supplier‑performance workflows.
• Experience contributing to standard‑work development or process‑improvement initiatives within procurement or operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
• Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities for sourcing electronic and mechanical components to support aircraft electronics.
• Develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with 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.
• Support supplier-relationship management through recurring performance discussions, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) development, and timely issue follow-up.
• Analyze supplier-performance metrics, procurement data, and forecast behavior to identify trends, gaps, and early indications of supply-chain risk.
• Recommend improvements to reporting tools, dashboards, and supply-chain processes based on data insights.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual supplier reviews by preparing performance metrics, internal perspectives, and supporting materials.
• Support operational-excellence efforts including inventory behavior analysis, need-date alignment verification, lead-time review, and material-readiness activities.
• Own tools/processes that support forecasted strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on transitions, demand changes, MRP-driven requirement updates, material transfers, and improvements impacting supplier performance.
• Maintain procurement compliance, support audit requirements, and ensure adherence to established procurement policies and procedures.
• Support development and refinement of standard work to improve transparency, consistency, and efficiency within procurement workflows.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior