Job Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems.

This position plans and procures materials and services to meet all contractual specifications. Performs pre- and post- award procurement administration of activities. Ensures best value is obtained including 100% quality and delivery.

In this position, you will be supporting the Weapon Systems (WS) Business in Louisville, KY.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This Principal Buyer role will support a specific Weapon Systems program based in Louisville, KY
Develop and implement supply chain strategy and manages requirements.
Owns and accountable for the entire life cycle of an award, from order placement to fulfillment.
Owns the relationship with the supplier.
Serve as the key conduit between the program, supplier, and company functional organizations to ensure that program objectives are met.
Support make/buy analysis and develop program supply chain plans.
Responsible for on-site assessment of supplier delivery readiness and capacity across the WS Supply Chain.
Work with suppliers for key platform(s) in the WS business to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the timely delivery of products and services to our customers.
Develop teaming agreements and support business development, marketing, and proposal efforts including development of program material cost estimates and budgets.
Ensure that suppliers are competitively sourced to the maximum extent practicable to support program objectives.
Support program management and procurement by conducting market surveys, identifying potential sources, and leading supplier sourcing symposiums and bidder conferences.
Lead the development of scope of work, performance or critical item development specification, schedule, Subcontract Data Requirement List, etc.
Lead cross-functional technical, schedule, and past performance evaluation teams.
Lead proposal evaluation and fact-finding, supporting the negotiation of single source supplier proposals to ensure that all program objectives and schedules are met.
Perform sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing from critical suppliers aligned to a specific Program
Complies with internal company and government requirements.
Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
Initiates necessary management reviews and audits with suppliers. Travel as required to monitor total supplier management.
Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders.
Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services.
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Supply Chain, including Planning and Purchasing
Experience in Supplier Management and Capacity Planning
Experience with Supply Chain Software and technologies, such as ERP, MRP, CLM and/or S2P systems
Experience in Program/Project Management to support and improve performance to meet objectives
Experience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Influencing
Excellent Communication, Relationship Management, and Interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across different functions and departments
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills, with ability to make data-driven decisions
Strong Business and Financial Acumen
Proficiency MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Professional or Supply Chain Certification: CPM, CPSM, PMP, or similar
Experience in Supply Chain Operations, Material/Operations Planning, Material Handling, and/or Logistics
Experience in Program Controls, Lifecycle Management (LCM), or Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience in Oracle or SAP ERP Systems, or Supply Chain Process Automation
Ability to lead major supply chain efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) and International contracting environments

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $90373 - $153634

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 Platforms & Services 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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Principal Buyer – Weapon Systems Program

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