Job Description

Job Description

What's it like working for a company protecting what really matters? Rewarding! Our Combat Mission Systems Division is hiring a Director of Supply Chain for the Ordinance Systems, Inc (OSI) business site in Kingsport, TN. This unique role promises a fast paced, demanding, and rewarding experience!

As leader of the OSI Holston supply chain organization, you will oversee planning, procurement, warehousing, subcontracting, and inventory management for facility sustainment, ordnance manufacturing, and business growth. Partnering with Facilities, Operations, and Contracts, you will manage proposals, solicitations, bid analysis, make-or-buy decisions, purchase orders, compliance, receiving, inspection, and order administration; build a dependable global supplier base; maintain accurate material tracking; and ensure quality products and services are delivered on time and within cost, schedule, technical, and regulatory requirements for the U.S. Army and defense prime contractors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent supply chain on the site leadership team.
• Lead and develop supply chain professionals.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships.

Procurement and Subcontract Execution

• Manage service subcontracts and material procurement.
• Ensure compliance, analyze costs, and negotiate agreements.
• Approve subcontracting and make-or-buy strategies aligned with FAR, DFARS, and business goals.
• Prepare proposals and awards, select suppliers, administer agreements, negotiate changes, and resolve invoices.

Supplier Strategy and Performance

• Lead supplier partnership initiatives.
• Manage evaluations and corrective actions for suppliers in line with Partner2Win©, BAE Systems’ external supplier / partner performance measure and recognition program.
• Drive cost savings and long-term pricing and delivery agreements.
• Review supplier cost, delivery, integrity, performance, and compliance.

People Development and Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvement and company initiatives.
• Evaluate performance and recommend personnel actions.
• Recruit, develop, and plan succession for employees.
• Support procurement training and organizational development.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Supply Chain: Subcontracts or Procurement Management in a US Government Contracting (FAR / DFAR) environment
• Experience in FAR/DFAR Compliance with the ability to identify and manage program risks and opportunities
• Experience in People Leadership with the ability to effectively lead, motivate, train, and develop teams
• Experience in Cross-functional teams with the ability to collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Compliance, and Program Management
• Ability to strategically plan and position the Supply Chain function as a value-added partner that supports business outcomes
• Ability to resolve conflicts, build win-win solutions, and implement organizational change in a dynamic environment
• Ability to be a visible, approachable, and collaborative leader that can communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong Business and Financial Acumen to understand the impacts of Supply Chain on operational goals
• Strong strategic thinking, organization, and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills and Education

• Graduate Degree
• CPM or APICS Certification
• Experience in Commercial, including the acquisition of materials and/or services in a commercial environment governed by UCC regulations
• Experience in CPSR/FCF audits and requirements
• Experience in Defense Contracting or Chemical Manufacturing
• Experience in Change Management
• Analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, without supervision
• Ability to think long-term and advance functional resources to meet business demands  

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.