BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago
Vice President, Supply Chain - Electronic Systems Sector - Hybrid
Nashua, NH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $334K/yr
15+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company, seeking a Vice President, Supply Chain for their Electronic Systems sector. This role is responsible for leading the integrated supply chain and procurement, managing over $3B of material spend, and driving strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and compliance.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with regulations while aligning supply chain strategies with overall business goals. Expand profit margins and improve business cash flow through innovative operational effectiveness practices
Support the development of 'make vs. buy' strategies that synergize the capabilities and capacities of the broader BAE Systems enterprise as well as the global supply base
Drive the sector’s sourcing and purchasing strategy including commodity management, vendor selection and evaluation, contract management, competitive sourcing, and material planning
Streamline and improve processes to ensure that the team is structured and resourced for success and profitability and drive continuous improvement and innovation
Develop, implement, and direct policies, practices, and procedures in accordance with federal, commercial, state/local, and/or international procurement regulations
Develop and deploy a supply chain risk management to proactively identify and mitigate business risk
Drive the maturity of analytical tools and reports to effectively manage supply chain performance across the sector
Develop performance metrics and drive initiatives to ensure goals are met on schedule and at cost
Foster a culture of excellence by leading a high performing team who embrace a culture of teamwork, candor and accountability - ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment
Attract, develop and retain high performing talent and build future leaders through development, mentoring and modeling excellence
Partner with supply chain peers across the BAE Systems, Inc. enterprise with an extended global engagement. Additionally, they will hold a position on the regional and global supply chain councils
Establish and nurture relationships with key external partners including suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and pricing to drive business value
Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement
Perform other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
Experience leading a large supply chain team with mixed volume within a complex manufacturing business with revenues of at least $2B across multiple sites in the aerospace/defense industry for both commercial and defense models
Requires outstanding leadership prowess, the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, and a proven ability to drive innovation through digital transformation and sustainability initiatives
Must understand and appreciate the goals of all aspects of the business and be committed to partnering with business leaders in creating a ‘best for the enterprise' service delivery approach
Must have exceptional communication and listening skills with the ability to negotiate win-win solutions in a timely and decisive manner
Must be experienced establishing a vision, gaining cross-organizational support for that vision, and implementing that vision in a logical, methodical manner leveraging change management principles
Typically, a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of experience with supply chain processes and systems
Must be willing to travel up to 35%
This role requires the ability to obtain a security clearance
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. BAE Systems, Inc. will not offer sponsorship for this position
Preferred
Expertise with 'lean' principles
MBA or MS degree
Black Belt certification from ASQ
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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