Senior Procurement Analyst

BAE Systems•Columbia Heights, MN

9d•$73,778 - $125,422

About The Position

BAE Systems is currently seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing) to support the NPI New Product Integration. NPI is made up of Department of Defense Vehicles, Aerospace Products & Defense Group and Weapon systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain or in a related field of study with 4+ years of related experience or equivalent education/experience
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel)
Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and blueprints
Working knowledge with developing RFQ/RFP, contracts, preparing financial analysis, negotiations, and PO documentation
Creating and working from MS Project
Experience with purchasing multiple commodities and tasks involved in a fast-paced work environment
Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings
Travel requirement up to 20%
Eligible to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ITAR restrictions, and FAR/DFAR requirements
Previous work experience in the Defense Industry
Supplier audit experience
APQP knowledge

Responsibilities

In charge of 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
Responsible for 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 commodity 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

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
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.