Mgr - Procurement

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Supply Chain Compliance Manager to support our Ordnance Systems Inc. business. The role will report directly to the Director of Purchasing & Planning. The Supply Chain Compliance Manager will work closely with the procurement staff and management to ensure departmental compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Public Law, and BAE Systems policies and procedures.

Location/Travel/

Schedule:

• Remote work will be considered for this role, but on-site or hybrid is preferred at either the Kingsport, TN or Radford, VA locations.
• This position will require up to 25% of travel.
• This role works a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off.

• Manage the Supply Chain Compliance group that performs small business compliance, file reviews, procedure updates/creation, supplier onboarding, training, cybersecurity compliance, expediting, subcontract closeouts, and materials compliance.
• Strategist
  - Forward proactive thinker. Coordinate and plan for results. Contribute inputs for program areas long-range strategic planning. Adopts to change with positive actions.
• Decision Making
  - Make decisions consistent with established goals. Recognize when it is appropriate to draw on other resources for assistance in decision-making, and effectively identify those resources. Demonstrate conviction and function well in dynamic environments. Works well under pressure.
• Analytical/Problem Solving
  - Use and apply factual information, general company knowledge, and common sense to analyze problems and recommend options and solutions.
• People Leader
  - Manage, lead, mentor, train, and develop staff.
• Team Builder/Player
  - Recognize and draw on the value each individual brings to the organization. Empower others and delegate to enhance individual’s skills and increase their effectiveness on the team. Motivator and focal point for BAE System’s values. Inspires others to be their best.
• Communicator
  - Effectively communicate concise and clear written and verbal messages. Convey goals and strategies clearly. Effectively resolves conflicts. Understand and remain sensitive to the importance of effectively communicating in diverse and multi-cultural environments.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally to support business objectives.
• Lead Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) and other external audits, primarily with DCAA and DCMA.
• Contractual Interpretation/Application
  - Interpret and apply binding agreement language, i.e., Federal Acquisition Regulations, Department Of Defense Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, etc.
• Technical Understanding
  - Functional knowledge of unique and different programs. Capable of understanding at a general level the technical requirements of the programs.
• Lead internal audits related to the purchasing system and support internal audits related to delegation of authority and other business systems.
• Create, maintain, and manage the approval of departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Provide training framework for procurement and subcontracts personnel related to both internal policies/procedures and applicable external laws and regulations.
• Provide training to other functional groups to ensure appropriate awareness of procurement policies and procedures, relating to their functions.
• Lead systems support practices and create and maintain reporting framework and mechanisms to collaborate and share best practices across similar BU’s and sites.
• Accountable for the quality and compliant performance of the assigned group, as well as the proactive coordination of the internal team support necessary for success.
• Change Agent
  - Support change management, process enhancement, and continuous improvement initiatives to harmonize processes and streamline workflows.
• Coordination
  - Possess the ability to coordinate processes, people, and binding agreements.
• Administrative
  - Well organized and detail oriented.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or…