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BAE Systems, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Procurement Manager

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $198K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of an international defense, aerospace, and security company. The Procurement Manager will manage a team of Procurement Analysts/Buyers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services, while also participating in supplier negotiations and overseeing compliance with procurement policies.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages and leads a group of Procurement Analysts/Buyers to a common goal of buying quality materials and services, delivered on time, at the lowest cost to the company

Gather requirements to identify sources and oversee issuance of requests for quotes/proposals to suppliers

Actively participate in supplier negotiations and establishment of agreements including reseller, software licensing/maintenance/evaluation, services, NDA’s and teaming

Negotiate legal terms and conditions, pricing and other considerations for major procurements

This is a working manager role that will be required to produce as an individual contributor, as well as lead a team of Procurement Analysts/Buyers

Review all agreements prior to finalization to insure terms and conditions are within the company’s legal guidelines

Oversee procurement staff's issuance of purchase orders and procurement package creation to ensure compliance in accordance with procurement policies and procedures

Advise internal customers and program management regarding procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Ability to manage onsite and remote staff for both direct and indirect procurements ensuring that workload is well balanced, and issues addressed

Provide leadership and guidance to department staff and input to performance appraisals and employment decisions

Point of contact for upper management to resolve issues and allocate resources

Represent the procurement department in meetings with suppliers, program management and senior executive staff

Interact with customers to ensure that all requirements are being met

Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations

Run reports and analyze data to present procurement metrics and effectively manage staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews

Qualification

Procurement ManagementFederal Acquisition RegulationNegotiation SkillsContract LawPrice Analysis TechniquesStaff ManagementProcess ImprovementTraining DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeCognos ReportingDeltek CostpointCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor Degree with 6+ years of experience in Procurement or a Procurement related field

Ability to manage staff insuring a balanced workload and collaborative environment

Ability to review and negotiate terms and conditions for all types of vendor agreements

Experience required in developing and communicating program requirements to supply base for active programs and proposals

Ability to effectively influence supplier performance including the implementation of corrective actions and recovery plans as necessary

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract law and price analysis techniques

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with company personnel, customers and suppliers

Make decisions using sound judgment and critical thinking while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule

Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth above

Recognize the need for training of support to staff and the ability to create and provide training

Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint