Procurement Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk is seeking to hire a Procurement Analyst II. This Supply Chain role will be responsible for performance of maintaining compliance in accordance with Federal Acquisition Requisitions (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Public Law, and BAE Systems Policies and Procedures, and CPSR requirements.

The individual should be able to:

• Analyze purchase requisitions
• Initiate RFQs/RFPs review bids
• Select suppliers
• Negotiate terms & conditions, and pricing of materials/services to be procured
• Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications
• Develop purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions
• Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services
• Help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives
• Select or recommend suppliers, create purchase orders files for review, prepare awards and administer resulting purchase orders
• Negotiate additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoicing issues
• Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations
• Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis
• Ability to work independently, as well as manage cross functional program teams on all procurement related issues; multi-tasking is crucial for success
• Must be able to assess, prioritize, drive issues to closure and be assertive when required
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
• Exhibit best practice work habits and collaborate with other team members to promote operational excellence
• Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external customers and foster and maintain good supplier relationships
• Advise management of contractual rights and obligations; compile and analyze data; and maintain historical information and compliant file documentation
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions and specific terms and conditions including price, delivery, quality, and performance requirements
• Support proposal preparation activities and execute supplier management activities to provide for acquisition and fulfillment of direct requirements in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
• Manage suppliers through all phases of program execution
• Respond to supplier inquiries, resolve invoice issues, participate on proposal evaluation team(s) in fact finding, technical evaluation, and cost/price analysis
• Document the entire fact finding and negotiations process
• Ensure that discussions, correspondence and agreements with potential and actual suppliers are in accordance with government law, corporate and company policy and program special provisions

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Four (4)+ years’ work experience with HS diploma or equivalent; Two (2)+ years’ work experience with Associates Degree; and zero (0)+ years’ with Bachelor’s Degree
• Familiarity with defense DoD industry & regulations
• Experience buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, Capital Projects maintenance contracts, etc.)
• Commodity Strategy Implementation
• Financial Acumen
• Project/Supplier Management
• Strategic/Critical Thinking
• Negotiating Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management/organizational skills
• Ability to find win-win solutions; a 'make it happen' attitude
• Proficient use of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Supply Chain ERP programs such as CostPoint, SREP, KTA, Exostar, Coupa, and SRDAP
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations policies and procedures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173

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 Platforms & Services

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.

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.