Director, Procurement - Global IT Category Management

Job Description What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable. At BAE Systems, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important. We are currently looking for an experienced Global IT Category Management Director to join the team. The role reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and will be responsible for the generation and implementation of a global IT category strategy for software, hardware, and implementation services including supplier relationship management for subject categories. The individual will serve as an integrated team member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team and will work closely with business leaders optimizing the spend of $1B+ partnering with stakeholders in a fast-paced and innovation driven environment. This high-impact role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strategy, leading global teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a global IT category strategy covering all elements of category management (define, analysis, execute and manage) including the engagement of key stakeholders in the process developing roadmaps based on the integrated business plan and requirements.

• Responsible for partnering and influencing a global team of IT stakeholders working across business areas and geographies creating a category vision and building category management capability.

• Execute the global IT category sourcing strategy consistent with company processes, including supplier due diligence, capability and risk assessments, requirements collection, RFP creation, proposal analysis, lead and manage complex negotiations, support business case development, redline contract terms and complete required sourcing project documentation.

• Manage Global IT spend, including a combination of Indirect and Direct categories using a wide range of tools to analyze the IT category (spend, market and supplier analysis), and partner with stakeholders to ensure category recommendations meet expectations (minimize risk, leverage spend, support business initiatives and future technologies) and products and services purchased are fully utilized.

• Lead operational efficiency efforts developing standardized IT category management tools, templates and documents which can be used globally to drive best practices, including driving the review and delivery of Year over Year (YOY) IT savings and value creation objectives.

• Collaboratively work with global Legal teams to ensure contract terms and conditions meet all local and regional requirements driving a high-performance culture, through focus on measurable objectives and agreed benchmarks.

• The role will require ~15-20% travel.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of related IT Procurement and 5+ years leadership experience.

• Expert knowledge of the various IT licensing models and associated terms and conditions with sound commercial / contracting knowledge to enable effective contracting with suppliers.

• Advanced business acumen with excellent negotiation and persuasive skills with experience negotiating large, complex, single-sourced IT agreements.

• Knowledgeable in IT products and services, including software, hardware, cloud (IaaS, PaaS & SaaS), telecommunications and implementation services category management.

• Understanding of ongoing technology and associated IT supplier risks and methodologies to mitigate risks, (i.e. cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, AI/ML).

• Highly developed relationship building, networking capability with the ability to engage, communicate, negotiate and influence at different levels both internally and externally with the ability to work at all levels in the organization, including interaction with C-level executives and senior management with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• In depth experience of leading diverse (multi-functional) and virtual teams that are geographically dispersed with strong people management skills to deliver performance management and career guidance to evolve a strong and effective Procurement function working in a complex and fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to translate complex IT procurement requirements, strategy and guidance into simple, straightforward communications, including the ability to brief global IT strategies and project status at Quarterly Business Reviews and the Global Supply Chain Council.

• Advanced project and time management skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience and a comprehensive understanding of Procurement gained from career experience in multi-national organizations and knowledge of procurement within the defense industry.

• CIPS or CPSM Qualified or working towards qualification.

• Proactive management of suppliers to ensure the IT category vision is achieved.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and make informed critical business decisions based on both judgment and innovation, as well as data/information, to develop appropriate, timely and cost-effective solutions.

• Understands business processes and helps improve current ways of working to increase efficiency, create best practices and drive collaboration.

• Guide stakeholders through the various IT Governance processes.

• Excellent organization skill and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to achieve objectives with the capability to work independently and as part of a larger team.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $196296 - $333704

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.