Sr. Procurement Manager (Indirect)

Indirect Procurement Manager

BAE Systems is hiring an Indirect Procurement Manager to support Indirect Procurement. This role will support the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business Area that includes annual revenues in the billions and material spend in the hundreds of millions across a diverse set of suppliers and commodities / categories. The role will lead and direct the daily activities of the procurement process for Indirect products and services and capital items which support the business infrastructure. This position is accountable for the quality, compliance, schedule, and financial and technical performance of the internal team and the associated supply base. The Indirect Procurement Manager may be remote.

Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage a team of Procurement professionals at various experience levels that are geographically dispersed to meet and / or exceed business requirements, goals, and objectives
• Lead all strategic and tactical supply chain activities within assigned area of responsibility
• Perform analysis and implement the "right-size" team to support business and strategic direction
• Develop and implement category / commodity strategies across a range of products and services
• Provide subject matter expertise relative to the overarching procurement process
• Monitor financial and cost performance, understanding supply chain's impact to business objectives
• Coordinate activities to develop supply chain and material / commodity strategies across a broad spectrum of materials, equipment, supplies, and services, supporting current and future business infrastructure needs
• Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with internal customers and suppliers
• Partner with the CMS procurement compliance team to develop, implement, and improve procedures and practices in accordance with US government and internal regulations and requirements
• Safeguard the CMS purchasing business system and obtain understanding of relationship to other defense business systems
• Responsible for continuous improvements (root cause and corrective action) including change management to optimize the performance of the internal team and external supply base
• Attain cost reduction objectives for within spend categories
• Ensure quick resolution of issues by leveraging and integrating the capabilities of the entire organization
• Participate in and contribute to leadership reviews, technical meetings, and audits
• Prepare, monitor, and present key performance metrics and briefings

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information :

Full-time salary range : $120,000 - $204,000. 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 teammaking 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 naval ship repairjust 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. 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.