Senior Procurement Manager

BAE Systems•Fort Walton Beach, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead a team of Buyers in managing contracts with various government agencies. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement or supply chain management, production and manufacturing operations, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage staff and resources effectively. This is a key leadership role that requires a high level of expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires working in the office at least three days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management within a production and manufacturing environment
Experience in reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions for all types of vendor agreements
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract law, and price analysis techniques
Previous experience in a government procurement environment, including CPSR policies and procedures
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment and critical thinking while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP system and Cognos Reporting
Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications

Responsibilities

Actively participate in proposal efforts for major contracts
Participate in supplier negotiations and execution of agreements, including materials and services
Review and negotiate legal terms and conditions
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, and advise internal customers and program management on supply chain-related matters
Manage geographically dispersed staff for direct procurements
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
Represent the procurement function in meetings with suppliers, program management, and other stakeholder functions
Analyze data and present procurement metrics to effectively manage staff and operations
Support annual ISO9001/AS9100D certification audits and other USG audits as required