Procurement Anst Sr Prin II
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Location: North Charleston, SC 29405
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Job Description
A skilled IT Category Manager is required to analyze, organize and execute our IT sourcing strategy across the sector. The position will work closely with engineering, business development, program management and legal. Therefore, high competency in leadership and business acumen are key. Under the supervision of a Procurement Director, the IT Category Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive commodity (IT Equipment & Software) fact base, identifying strategic procurement opportunities, and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis to support the formation and execution of commodity strategies resulting in superior cost and availability performance. To further the development and implementation of commodity strategies and process improvements, the Category Manager will engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with engineering, programs, finance, manufacturing, contracts and other supply chain areas to include a supplier's leadership personnel. This cross-functional coordination will typically include engagement on integrated project teams (IPTs) where the Category Manager will provide inputs to influence key aspects of the business process and proposal process for identified spend categories (IT Equipment & Software). The Category Manager will take a lead role in the negotiation of Supplier Agreements including Long Term Supply, Reseller, SW Licensing, NDA's, Maintenance and Client Services. In addition, they will participate in supply chain process and system improvement initiatives guiding IT governance processes. As an agreement SME they will take the lead in negotiation of Terms & Conditions and in particular understand Software End User Licensing Agreements (EULA) and US Government specific requirements.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
A skilled IT Category Manager is required to analyze, organize and execute our IT sourcing strategy across the sector. The position will work closely with engineering, business development, program management and legal. Therefore, high competency in leadership and business acumen are key. Under the supervision of a Procurement Director, the IT Category Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive commodity (IT Equipment & Software) fact base, identifying strategic procurement opportunities, and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis to support the formation and execution of commodity strategies resulting in superior cost and availability performance. To further the development and implementation of commodity strategies and process improvements, the Category Manager will engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with engineering, programs, finance, manufacturing, contracts and other supply chain areas to include a supplier's leadership personnel. This cross-functional coordination will typically include engagement on integrated project teams (IPTs) where the Category Manager will provide inputs to influence key aspects of the business process and proposal process for identified spend categories (IT Equipment & Software). The Category Manager will take a lead role in the negotiation of Supplier Agreements including Long Term Supply, Reseller, SW Licensing, NDA's, Maintenance and Client Services. In addition, they will participate in supply chain process and system improvement initiatives guiding IT governance processes. As an agreement SME they will take the lead in negotiation of Terms & Conditions and in particular understand Software End User Licensing Agreements (EULA) and US Government specific requirements.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
EEO Career Site
Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression