Job Description
Are you looking for meaningful work with a purpose? A positive work-life balance and a supportive company culture? Excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development? Then BAE Systems FAST Labs might be the place for you! We partner with leading government research labs and organizations to develop innovative solutions to complex defense challenges. Our program teams are involved in the entire cycle of technology research and development, from initial concept ideation, program shaping and proposal development, through execution (including rapid prototyping, integration, and test), with the ultimate goal of transitioning highly complex research concepts and discoveries to BAE Systems' programs, products, and our customers. Our mission in BAE Systems FAST Labs is to secure the future through fearless innovation: come join our team to make it your mission!
Our FAST Labs Supply Chain Team is looking for a senior-level procurement professional to support a diverse portfolio of acquisitions, in a fast-paced engineering/fundamental research environment. In this role, the successful candidate will execute complex Custom, COTS, and License procurements covering a wide range of commodities, including Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-mechanical, Optical, and Engineering Services. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing specifications and statements of work, sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating awards, and preparing documentation packages in accordance with DFARs, FAR, and company requirements. This position interfaces with both internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to Supply Chain Management, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Program management, and the company's approved Supply Base. The successful candidate must be an effective communicator, able to build mutually beneficial relationships, while proactively adopting best practices and supporting new initiatives with a continuous improvement mindset.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in a large, complex, multifaceted electronic systems development and manufacturing environment.

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and/or 5 years or more of procurement related work experience preferably in a Defense & Aerospace contracting environment. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate, execute, and manage complex procurements across multiple commodities, including the ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers.

Strong business acumen with excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to effectively interface with all stakeholders throughout the procurement cycle.

Knowledge of FAR and DFARs regulations, including ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation) requirements.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system.

Ability to read and understand engineering documentation and specifications.

P.M.P. Certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

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.