Procurement Analyst Strategic Sourcer Senior

About the role

BAE Systems is currently seeking a Procurement Analyst (Strategic Sourcing) to support the Combat Mission Systems (CMS). CMS is made up of Department of Defense Vehicles, Aerospace Products & Defense Group and Weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce new and innovative technologies and processes to improve margins and service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate global market trends, intervene to manage/mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls or price adjustments, or market opportunities.
• Lead and implement long-term strategic projects and execute long-term strategic supplier agreements.
• Drive strategic initiatives, manage and fully execute the RFQ process, analyze supplier bids and make sourcing decisions.
• Develop long-term agreements (LTA), negotiations and creation of an LTA Purchase Order along with Compliance sign off, resulting in superior cost, quality and supplier’s ability to deliver on time (capacity).
• Develop suppliers approved for quote while collaborating with commodity teams.
• Identify second sources to enhance BAE Systems position.
• Enhance and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Further the development and implementation of long-term strategic projects and engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with commodity managers, tactical buyers and other Integrated Supply Chain areas.
• Ability to analyze forecasted data and suppliers bids.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduction of cost.
• Ensure appropriate cost or price analysis is performed to determine the reasonableness of the supplier’s bid or to develop a negotiation position to ensure that all compliance documentation requirements are met.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain or in a related field of study or equivalent experience
• Previous work experience in the Defense Industry is