**Job Description** BAE Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Manager with defense proposal experience to join the Combat Mission Systems Supply Chain for Development Programs team. The ideal candidate will lead government defense proposal responses for the Supply Chain team. The candidate will work with Business Development, Contracts, Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain and be responsible to obtain, analyze, and report out on supplier proposal quotations. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting programs as assigned to ensure Supply Chain and suppliers are engaged early in the product development life cycle to provide supplier quality material on time and within budget. This is a fast-paced position within a growing team and we are looking for someone to hit the ground running. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of government defense proposals, E2E supply chain processes, and will have a track record of successfully managing complex supply chain programs. Responsibilities: + Issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to identify potential supply sources for required materials or services and participate on the proposal evaluation team in fact finding, technical evaluations, and cost/price analysis of suppliers responses. + Responsible for acquiring and analyzing supplier proposal quotations on-time to meet government proposal response requirements. + Serve as a liaison between programs, engineering, pricing, legal, and supply chain or any other functional area required to ensure a compliant proposal process. + Support the negotiation of single source supplier proposals and ensure that all required documentations are completed and compliant to FAR/DFARS policies and procedures and in accordance with established internal BAE Systems Procurement Policies and Procedures. + Responsible for assessing program needs and developing appropriate program supply chain plans (e.g. support make/buy analysis, develop teaming agreements where applicable, etc.) that will ensure the program requirements are achieved. + Develop and implement supply chain strategies to ensure suppliers are meeting the required quality and delivery standards. + Achieve supply chain related KPIs with an emphasis on program cost, quality, and schedule. + Develop and implement cost savings initiatives in conjunction with subcontracts and commodity category teams to support program goals. + Ensure suppliers are competitively sourced to the maximum extent practicable to support program objectives. + Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and pricing agreements while also making sure suppliers comply with customer contract s flow downs and regulatory and legal requirements e.g. DFAR, ITAR regulations. + Provide input on assigned programs and support supply chain at executive briefings. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or in a related field of study with 6 years of experience + Experience with defense industry government proposals, supply chain/procurement, and project/program management. + Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and project/program management skills. + Experience working with cross-functional teams. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience responding to defense industry government proposals through acquiring and analyzing supplier proposal quotations. + Experience as a project or program manager in the Defense Industry. + Experience with scope management and cost estimating, including estimate to complete/estimate at completion (ETC/EAC) processes. + Secret Clearance **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997 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. **Supply Chain Procurement Manager** **109527BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression