Commodity Manager for Mechanical/PWB and CablesThe Commodity Manager for Mechanical parts, PWBs and Cable assemblies will be responsible for setting strategic direction for the product technology and supply base. The role will include leading a small team of Procurement Analysts of varying experience levels, supporting internal and external customer meetings, holding compliance standards, and ensuring deliveries are aligned to customer needs. Also, must support overall business goals by analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, program expectations, and cost and contract terms negotiation.
Core Responsibilities:- Commodity Strategy: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Mechanical parts, PWBs and Cable assemblies to optimize cost and ensure supply continuity.
- Strategic Direction: Define, communicate, and lead clear long-term strategies aligned with company growth goals.
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor and develop a technical team of specialists, aligning individual's goals with broader supply chain targets.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Identify, qualify, and manage key suppliers and contract manufacturers, hosting regular business reviews.
- Cost & Contract Negotiation: Lead high value contract negotiations, negotiate cost reductions, contract negotiations, lead time reductions, mentoring procurement analysts in negotiation strategies.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with cross function teams to support issues that may arise.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee daily execution of procurement analysts. Streamline workflows and ensure there are no overdue purchase orders or actions. Analyze, communicate and drive actions out of team metrics.
- Leadership Reporting: Ability to analyze, compile and report out data to senior level leadership.
- This is a hybrid role out of our Greenlawn, NY or Hudson, NH locations would consider remote for the right person. Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Leadership: Ability to provide direction, delegate, lead, and pivot quickly to adapt to high pace environment.
- Procurement Expertise: Experience in sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, supplier management, and managing customer expectations.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross functional teams, suppliers, and peers.
- Power Point, Excel, Word, AIERP system experience
- Strong written and communication skills
- Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in business or Supply ChainCSCP or CPIM certificateMBA, PMP, or JDPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $129542 - $220222 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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
