Purchasing Manager

Job Description The role is responsible for managing the staff of procurement professionals insuring that Endicott direct purchasing needs are effectively and efficiently met or exceeded.

This role will actively participate in executing major contracts with numerous government agencies, Prime Contractors, and Commercial customers. They will manage the allocation of resources to ensure best possible supplier discounts and submission of cost, on time, for pricing proposals. This role is responsible to actively participate in supplier negotiations and establishment of agreements including, reseller, software licensing/maintenance/evaluation, consulting services, contract labor, subcontracts, NDA ’s and teaming. They will negotiate legal terms and conditions, pricing and other considerations for major procurements. The primary responsibilities include:

Leveraging the value of the supply base through an innovative and collaborative approach with suppliers that minimizes costs and maximizes value to our customers

Working closely with the project teams to encourage and influence innovation from the supply base

Championing the Procurement function, acting as a sponsor/coach to others within the function and enhancing the reputation of Procurement with other functions

Lead and influence the identification of risks and opportunities for Procurement matters and is fully responsible for their management

Lead and influence the implementation of new business methods, processes and Procurement concepts to optimize the company and customer position Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Experience of category management in a complex and fast paced environment
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to translate complex procurement guidance into simple, straightforward and practical advice
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and persuasive skills · Experience leading a team of professionals · Ability to work at all levels in the organization Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Demonstrated track record of delivering supplier cost saving, execution efficiencies and cash management strategies
• Project management skills
• CIPS Qualified or working towards qualification

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $122400 - $208080

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.