BAE Systems · 5 hours ago
Procurement Anst Prin
BAE Systems is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company that provides innovative products and services. The role of Principal Procurement Analyst involves procuring specialized materials and services, developing purchase orders, and leading procurement activities for complex programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with procurement policies.
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Responsibilities
Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications
Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions
Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services
Help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives
Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders
Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues
Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations
Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis
Emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree and 6 years experience or Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 4 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment
Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries
FAR and DFAR regulations
Experience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB's, cables, optics…)
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers
Project / Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements
Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements
Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
U.S. Citizenship
Preferred
Desire for continuous improvement
Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
Technical Background (ability to read drawings)
5+ years' experience in operations, supply chain, procurement
Professional Supply Chain Certification: C.S.C.P., C.P.I.M., C.P.M., C.P.S.M., P.M.P
Company
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
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
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