Strat Purchasng Anst Sr Prin at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

Join a Team that Makes a Difference.
 
At BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems, our Mechanical Direct Procurement team plays a vital role in sourcing complex hardware and innovative technology from world-class suppliers to deliver cutting-edge products to our customers. As a Senior Principal Strategic Purchasing Analyst, you will be part of a team that partners with suppliers to drive business success and make a positive impact.
 
We are seeking a skilled Strategic Purchasing Analyst to manage contractual activities with key suppliers, including soliciting and evaluating proposals, negotiating costs, and administering contractual awards. This is an opportunity to work with a team of world-class professionals, learn and grow in your career, and contribute to delivering innovative products to our customers.
 
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
 
The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.
 
What You'll Do:
 

• Procure materials and services for complex mechanical components based on program-specific requirements and specifications.

• Develop subcontracts in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements, and terms and conditions.

• Serve as the focal point for bid reviews, evaluating technical and cost proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, and selecting subcontractors based on best overall value.

• Consult with company staff to ensure contractual awards align with legal, technical, financial, and managerial interests.

• Ensure accurate and timely receipt of subcontractor-submitted documents, including invoices and resolving invoice issues.

• Negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts and support invoicing resolution.

• Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, technical, and delivery aspects, while building effective relationships with suppliers and internal/external customers.

• Identify supplier risk and opportunities to achieve program objectives; develop risk assessments, manage supplier risk through targeted negotiation strategies/plans in conjunction with the associated team/technical leads; lead contract negotiations.

• Develop subcontract management plans in conjunction with Category Management teams; determine contractual methodologies for supplier performance that align to the negotiated contractual baseline, such as delivery incentives, fee plans, and required supplier status meetings, programmatic reviews, etc.

• Follow established procurement policies and procedures to ensure best value for the program.

• Communicate subcontract performance internally and externally, prepare and present subcontractor briefings, and adopt best practices to support key business initiatives.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

• Perform other duties as necessary.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a team of world-class professionals.

• Chance to learn and grow in your career.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Culture that values developing innovative technologies through supplier partnerships.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and contribute to delivering innovative products to our customers.

 
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. 
 
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 
   

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 8 or more years of related experience. 
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability to pay critical attention to detail with thorough checking to maintain high quality information. 
• Ability to multitask and openness to stretch projects that may not always be directly related to sourcing activities. 
• Ability to operate autonomously to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to effectively relate with others and cooperate as a team member, while building effective relationships at all levels of the organization, using excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for procurement, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement and growth.