Principal Procurement Analyst

About the role

In support of a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions, procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications. Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions. Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services. Will help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions.
• Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services.
• Help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives.
• Prepare/review proposals, develop evaluation criteria, select or recommend suppliers, create electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepare awards and administer resulting purchase orders.
• Negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoicing issues.
• Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations.
• Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis.
• Emphasize supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies.
• Be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial relationships, be willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives, including Zero Defect initiatives with suppliers.

Requirements

Typically Bachelor's and 6 years experience or or equivalent experience in related discipline 4 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environmentExperience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries.FAR and DFAR regulationsExperience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB’s, cables, optics…)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.
• Project / Supplier Management.
• Financial Acumen.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Skills

Desire for continuous improvementFamiliarity with Oracle purchasing systemTechnical Background (ability to read drawings)8+ years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement.Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P.

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377 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.