Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager with defense experience to join the Combat Mission Systems Supply Chain for New Product Introduction.

The ideal candidate will lead government defense program responses for the Supply Chain team.

The candidate will engage with various functional areas included but not limited to: Business Development, Contracts, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Suppliers and Supply Chain.

The candidate will also be responsible for supporting programs as assigned to ensure Supply Chain and suppliers are engaged early in the product development life cycle to identify and mitigate risk to deliver supplier quality material on time and within budget.

This is a fast-paced position within a growing team and we are looking for someone to hit the ground running.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of government defense proposals, E2E supply chain processes, and will have a track record of successfully managing complex supply chain programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between functional areas for Supply Chain.
• Responsible for assessing program needs and developing appropriate program supply chain plans (e.g. support make/buy analysis, develop teaming agreements where applicable, etc.) that will ensure the program requirements are achieved.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies including risk identification and mitigation to ensure suppliers are meeting the required quality and delivery standards.
• Participate in Request for Proposals to identify potential supply sources for required materials or services and participate on the proposal evaluation team in fact finding, technical evaluations, and cost/price analysis of suppliers' responses.
• Support the negotiation of single source supplier proposals and ensure that all required documentations are completed and compliant to FAR/DFARS policies and procedures and in accordance with established internal BAE Systems' Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Achieve supply chain related KPIs with an emphasis on program cost, quality, and schedule.
• Develop and implement cost savings initiatives in conjunction with subcontracts and strategic sourcing teams to support program goals.
• Ensure suppliers are competitively sourced to the maximum extent practicable to support program objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing agreements while also making sure suppliers comply with customer contract's flow downs and regulatory and legal requirements e.g. DFAR, ITAR regulations.
• Provide input on assigned programs and support supply chain at executive briefings.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations or in a related business or technical field of study with 6+ years of experience or equivalent education/experience
• Experience with defense industry, supply chain/procurement, and project/program management.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and project/program management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations or in a related business or technical field of study.
• Experience responding to defense industry government proposals through acquiring and analyzing supplier proposal quotations.
• Experience as a project or program manager in the Defense Industry.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP
• Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $168997

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.