Job DescriptionThe Commodity Manager will be responsible for ensuring Quality, Cost Effective Material is available to support Vehicle Production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely vehicle sales through steady, robust supply of Quality material at a profitable cost.
- Fully accountable for performance of commodity suppliers, and availability of commodity parts inclusive of cross-functional BAE internal support required to achieve on-time delivery.
- Manage and develop buyers who are capable of owning Procurement end-to-end from requirements shaping, through Sourcing, Order Placement, Order Management, Fulfillment, and Production Support.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity strategy focusing on key factors like:
- Maintaining adequate capacity through a stable of reliable and effective suppliers
- Continuously improving cost and quality performance
- Managing single/sole source risk and component obsolescence
- Positioning BAE Systems to respond to changing market conditions and customer demands
- Support Production needs and demands through buyers' effective expediting/fulfillment of critical shortages and support of resolution of on-going and recurring production impacts.
- Identification and resolution of complex technical challenges within the supply chain through close partnership with Supply Chain Engineering.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education
- Experience as a Direct Buyer
- Demonstrated Experience in driving outcomes through complex cross-functional barriers
- Strategic Sourcing Experience - inclusive of improved delivery performance, cost reduction efforts, effective supplier transitions, multi-sourcing, and supplier exits.
- Understanding of end-to-end Production Value stream, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in effectively supporting production customers.
- Familiarity with ERP
- Ability to identify and drive actionable outcomes through influence.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services PostingBAE 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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just 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.
Preferred Skills and Education- Oracle ERP Experience
- Aerospace/Defense Experience
- Experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain / Operations
- Continuous Improvement Training/Certification