Procurement Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Procurement Engineer to support procurement of parts for our Weapon Systems’ products that are manufactured in Louisville KY, Aberdeen SD and Maple Grove MN.
This candidate will be part of the Supply Chain Organization and serve as a technical resource and interface between operations, suppliers and program engineering for evaluating and resolving problems related to procured components, and assemblies. This candidate will lead various tasks such as cost reduction projects, supplier capacity and capability review, supplier risk mitigation and technical issue resolution.
Additionally, the procurement engineer will utilize data analytics to support issue identification and resolution, support buyers with independent cost estimates, and travel to suppliers for issue resolution.
This position is part of our newly created Strategy and Supplier Engagement team. The position would be ideal for an Engineer with Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience, and who is interested in solving supply chain problems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead resolution of technical issues in supply base through collaboration with supplier and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
• Facilitate and lead cost reduction efforts on procured material through collaboration with suppliers and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurement
• Support and monitor technical execution of requirements at key suppliers
• Assess suppliers for technical capabilities and competencies to mitigate execution risks, and develop key supplier partners to support the growth across the Weapon Systems portfolio of products
• Collaborate with procurement to support strategic sourcing initiatives
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and status progress in briefs to various leadership levels
• Foster and grow relationships cross-functionally to influence and lead solution-oriented strategies
• Develop timely solutions to problems, hold action owners accountable and coordinate implementation
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related and 8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience in Engineering, such as design, manufacturing or production support
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering such as machined and fabricated product
• Experience in Supply Chain, such as supplier management or engineering support
• Experience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Influencing
• Comprehension: Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; ability to understand opposing points of view on complex issues, and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints.
• Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to make decisions which have impact on the business; ability to develop complex concepts and plans and communicate them effectively through formal or informal presentations either inside or outside the organization.
• Communications: Strong written and oral communication skills; interact with Managers, staff, coworkers and suppliers; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related documents and presentations.
• Analysis: Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex numerical and/or statistical data for forecasting, problem solving or reporting purposes.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in the Defense/Contracting industry
• Experience with design and development of electrical, mechanical or welded products
• Experience performing supplier assessments
• Experience in Program/Project Management
• Experience in Continuous Improvement tools and methods, Six Sigma

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 naval 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.