ECS Left Shift Procurement Manager

Job Description
In support of a Business Area with over $2 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions, leads and coordinates Supplier Partnerships Left Shift Procurement group. This individual is chartered with running the team responsible for partnering with programs early to execute proposal support, sourcing segmentation, part selection, risk and opportunity identification/management, and development of material sourcing strategies for program execution.

Work closely in a cross-functional manner with program management, engineering, planning, operations and sourcing functions to ensure early supply chain integration and management. Support Supply Chain Capture team with sourcing segmentation and left shift best practices.

Lead a team that develops requests for information, supplier identification (some international), develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers to be awarded with procurement team. Work closely with IPTs to ensure BOM, SSOWs & Drawings support demand.

Collaborate with procurement teams to share execution plan and facilitate execution of program strategy to ensure purchase orders support demand.

Partner with Strategic Sourcing to ensure programs are tied to our supply base’s strategic capabilities and recent performance. Ensure front end supplier partnerships lead is aligned to program material strategy.

Work closely with Operations Proposal Group to ensure material strategies are bid to program requirements and negotiating to support the price to win and objectives.

Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross-functional program teams on issues related to materials; multi-tasking is crucial for success. Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties. Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other sourcing team members to promote operational excellence. Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers, foster, and maintain good supplier relationships.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of suppliers in complex industries.
  • Experience leading major procurement efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) contracting environment.

• Risk and opportunity management
• Strong presentation skills
• Best value source selection
• Proven leadership and organizational change experience
  • Ability to motivate and manage personnel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Excellent time management/organizational skills
  • Strategic/Critical Thinking
  • Ability to find win-win solutions; a “make it happen” attitude

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 10 years or more of directly related work experience preferably in a government-contracting environment
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Willingness and desire for continuous improvement
• Generosity of thought and knowledge
• Well versed with Oracle ERP system
• Secret clearance or secret eligible
• Earned Value Management and Lifecycle Management experience
• 10 plus years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement
• Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P., C.S.C.P.
• Graduate degree in a related field

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Salary : $116,419 - $197,912