BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc. (SMS) is looking for a new Sourcing member that will drive operational efficiencies and cost savings. This position will lead initiatives supporting SMS’s Business Services Department (Purchased Services & Consultants) that will result in hard and soft cost savings, both are critically important. We are growing fast and our team is smaller yet has a huge impact on the day-to-day operations of the company. This position is category specific but will benefit from general strategic sourcing process knowledge so that it can be applied across key areas of spending. If you’re looking for a chance to make a huge difference, with leadership that has an open mind, this position is calling your name.      

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. 

The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership. 

• Support and help implement Supply Chain Sourcing activities with the Business Services, Consultant department.
• Help produce baseline, market analysis, current supplier analysis, build strategies, negotiate, write, and execute contracts. 
• Ensure that purchase orders are processed to vendors in a timely manner. 
• Help execute RFx steps within the Sourcing process.  
• Help develop supplier, category, and contract management. 
• Help develop and deploy applicable technology solutions to sourcing activities and general business processes. 
• Fulfill savings, process improvements and enhanced business terms. 
• Help assist Category Manager to help operational leaders to understand business processes and structure to improve. 
• Help develop and implement new operational processes. 
• Use quantitative/qualitative skills to analyze and manage large quantities of data to understand trends and opportunities. 
• Work directly with suppliers to understand new and better initiatives. 
• Will help develop, monitor, and produce savings tracking methods and processes. 
• Help establish and maintain supplier quality management system. 
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years related experience. 
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. 
• Pays critical attention to detail with thorough checking to maintain high quality information.  
• Ability to multitask and openness to side projects that may not always be directly related to Sourcing activities.  
• Problem solves with little or no direction. 

• Project management skills and to manage from baselining, implementation, and ongoing management of the categories. 
• Initiative to work independently with little guidance.   
• 1+ years of recent Sourcing experience.