BAE Systems · 3 weeks ago
Dir I- Procurement
Fort Wayne Indiana
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expBAE Systems is an international defense, aerospace, and security company that delivers a full range of products and services. The Director, Category Management will lead strategic oversight of supply chain categories for electronic components and distribution, ensuring effective supplier relationship management and alignment with business priorities.
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Responsibilities
Translating Electronic Systems programmatic requirements into strategic action for electronics and distribution supply base
Translation of market trends, technology progression, supplier performance, and other impactful risks/opportunities into business actions
Collaborate with Interconnect Category Team for distribution strategy alignment
Distribution supplier and inbound 3rd party logistics provider models (supplier managed inventory: SMI)
Commercial framework negotiations to ensure optimal pricing, service models, and terms
Supplier relationship management (SRM) with both manufacturers (OCM) and distributors (PDS)
Develop and implement supply chain strategies to enhance overall efficiency and productivity
Analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
Lead and mentor supply chain teams to achieve departmental objectives
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and improve supply chain performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or technical discipline
10+ years of operations and/or supply chain experience
People management experience
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Working knowledge of ERP systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau dashboards
Preferred
Technical acumen with electronic components
Supply Chain experience with distribution suppliers of electronics, wire, fasteners, and connector products
Supply Chain experience with electronic component OCM (Original Component Manufacturers)
Company
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$142.2MKey Investors
Scottish EnterpriseU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-06-19Grant· $12.36M
2024-09-18Grant· $9.6M
2023-12-11Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Francesca Scire-Scappuzzo
Sr. Director Advanced Technology and Innovation. External Innovation Division Lead.
Mary Haigh
Director of Digital Delivery and Deputy Global CIO
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