Combat Vehicles Commodity Buyer

Job Description
Aids in the day-to-day execution of material support requirements to meet all contractual specifications for vehicle production support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and issues Request for Quote (RFQ). Incorporates technical, quality, contractual and schedule requirements properly into RFQ.
• Complies with internal company and government requirements through documentation per LOB processes.
• Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
• Selects suppliers, including application of appropriate level of cost/price/technical analysis performed, in accordance with OG/LOB policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Analyzes work direction to administrative support personnel as needed. Participates on commodity teams.
• Initiates necessary management reviews and audits with suppliers. Travel as required to monitor total supplier management.
• Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders.
• Responsible for total supplier quality and delivery performance at the best value.
• Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with internal and external customers.
• 6+ years with High school diploma
• 4+ Years with an Associates degree
• 2+ Years with a Bachelors degree
• Work experience considered instead of formal education

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prefer prior experience as a Purchasing Assistant or Buyer with relevant applications in a defense contractor environment
• Experience using Oracle or an MRP/ERP system
• Experience/Knowledge of IFAR/DFAR

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $60076 - $102130

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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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 repairjust 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.