Procurement Anst Sr

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position plans and procures materials and services to meet all contractual specifications. Performs pre- and post- award procurement administration of activities. Ensures best value is obtained including 100% quality and delivery. In this position, you will be supporting the Weapon Systems (WS) Business in Louisville, KY. This Senior Buyer role will support a purchasing category for the Weapon Systems programs, based in Louisville, KY.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with purchasing multiple commodities
Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel)
Working knowledge with developing RFQ/RFP, contracts, preparing financial analysis, negotiations, and PO documentation
Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and blueprints
Ability to manage data, analytics, and reporting in ERP

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Defense Industry
Experience in ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR requirements
Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Experience in Supplier audits

Responsibilities

Identifying, qualifying, and onboarding global suppliers with consideration of achieving the sector offset targets and other business objectives
Demonstrate technical capability in order to communicate effectively with design / component engineering on quality improvement topics and cost reduction / design change opportunities both internally and within the supply base
Exhibit good interpersonal skills in order to grow supplier relationships in order to support our business needs
Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce new and innovative technologies and processes to improve margins and service delivery
Monitor and evaluate global markets trends, intervene to manage/mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls or price adjustments, or market opportunities
Leading and implementing long-term strategic projects and executing long-term strategic supplier agreements
Drives strategic initiatives, manages and fully executes the RFQ process, analyzes supplier bids and makes sourcing decisions
Development of long-term agreements (LTA), negotiations and the creation of an LTA purchase order along with compliance sign off, all resulting in superior cost, quality and supplier’s ability to deliver on time (capacity)
Development of suppliers approved for quote while collaborating with program and category teams
Identify second sources in order to enhance BAE Systems position
Enhance and strengthen supplier relationships
Further the development and implementation of long-term strategic projects and engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with commodity managers, tactical buyers and other integrated supply chain areas
Ability to analyze forecasted data and suppliers bids
Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduction of cost
Ensure appropriate cost or price analysis is performed to determine the reasonableness of the suppliers bid or to develop a negotiation position to ensure that all compliance documentation requirements are met
Prompt closeout of completed orders
Total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies
Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor

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