Supply Chain Manager - Procurement - Fort Wayne

Job Description

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Location:

On-Site at the specified location.

Clearance Level - Must Obtain:
None. U.S. Person

Required:

Yes. Travel Percentage: 25%. Relocation Available:
Yes.

Join our award‑winning, dynamic, and growing aerospace supply chain team, supporting mission‑critical capabilities across a diverse portfolio of commercial and military customers. This opportunity offers a broad range of supply chain management activities with the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) supply chain team within BAE Systems Electronic Systems Sector.

• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize spend, reduce costs, and ensure supply chain resilience.
• Collaboration with Senior Leadership: Align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Procurement Analysts to achieve goals and foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Procurement Operations: Oversee requisition review, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and order management while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, agreements, and pricing terms.
• Spend Analysis and Optimization: Analyze spend data to identify cost‑saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.
• Inventory Management and Strategy: Implement inventory optimization techniques such as EOQ and JIT, collaborate cross‑functionally, and drive cost and service level improvements.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate procurement‑related risks, including supply chain disruptions and supplier insolvency.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with planning, materials, engineering, program management, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure alignment and effective communication. Communicate procurement plans, strategies, and results to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Escalation path for internal and external procurement related needs.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, the ability to develop and motivate a team, critical thinking, and constructive cross‑functional problem‑solving capability.

We provide a diverse, inclusive, and team‑oriented environment with opportunities for inner‑team coaching and growth. Benefits include a flexible on‑site schedule, travel opportunities, and a supportive professional network.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, including contract management, supplier relationship management, and spend analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software, such as Oracle.
• Experience with inventory management systems, techniques, and optimization tools.

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years in a leadership role preferred.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Pay Information:
Full‑time salary range is $108,787 – $184,937.

Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Affiliate Sponsor: BAE Systems.