Manager I - Procurement

Job Description Job Overview and Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement operations for critical materials and services within a highly regulated, predominantly DoD environment. Accountable and responsible for cost, schedule, quality, technical, financial salients, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead and proactively manage a team of procurement professionals at various experience levels in proposal preparation, negotiations, contract award, supplier management, and execution to meet business requirements. He/she will develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Responsible for procurement compliance, cost/price analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supplier performance. Manage all material deliveries in accordance with MMAS requirements.

Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will do the following.

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to satisfy technical, quality, and cost requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximize value.
• Cultivate and sustain strong supplier partnerships.

Procurement Operations

• Manage the procurement lifecycle—from requisition to order placement to delivery tracking to warranty and closeout.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, finance, and production to align procurement actions with project timelines and material budgets.

Ts and Cs, Compliance, and Regulatory Oversight

• Lead Ts and Cs negotiations.

• Ensure adherence to regulations including ITAR, FAR, DFARS, EAR, and DPAS
• Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and support audit processes.

Transition Management

• Lead procurement during product transition phases t support scalability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Supplier Performance and Risk Mitigation

• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, and align KPIs with program- and enterprise-level objectives.
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to reduce single-source risk and enhance resilience.

Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement

• Implement best practices in sourcing, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Drive process improvements leveraging tools such as ERP/MRP systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.
  • Experience leading major procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment.

• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements.
  • Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
  • Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements.
  • Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process.
• Strong working experience developing and implementing category / commodity strategies across a broad range of Electrical, Electro-Mechanical and Mechanical technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
  • Project / Supplier Management
  • Financial Acumen
• Proven leadership and organizational change experience
  • Ability to motivate and manage personnel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent time management/organizational skills
  • Strong experience managing Subcontracts or Procurement team.
  • Strategic/Critical Thinking
  • Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 8 years or more of directly related work experience preferably in a government-contracting environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills and Education

• Desire for continuous improvement
• Generosity of thought and knowledge
• Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
• Technical Background (Ability to read drawings)
• Graduate Degree in a related field.
• 8 plus years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.
• Law Degree

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105835 - $179920

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.