Job Description

Job Description

The Commodity Manager for Mechanical/PWB and Cables will be responsible for setting strategic direction for the product technology and supply base. The role will include leading a small team of Procurement Analysts of varying experience levels, supporting internal and external customer meetings, holding compliance standards, and ensuring deliveries are aligned to customer needs. Also, must support overall business goals by analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities, program expectations, and cost and contract terms negotiation.

Core Responsibilities:

• Commodity Strategy: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Mechanical parts, PWBs and Cable assemblies to optimize cost and ensure supply continuity.
• Strategic Direction: Define, communicate, and lead clear long-term strategies aligned with company growth goals.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor and develop a technical team of specialists, aligning individual’s goals with broader supply chain targets.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Identify, qualify, and manage key suppliers and contract manufacturers, hosting regular business reviews.
• Cost & Contract Negotiation: Lead high value contract negotiations, negotiate cost reductions, contract negotiations, lead time reductions, mentoring procurement analysts in negotiation strategies.   
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with cross function teams to support issues that may arise.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily execution of procurement analysts. Streamline workflows and ensure there are no overdue purchase orders or actions. Analyze, communicate and drive actions out of team metrics.
• Leadership Reporting: Ability to analyze, compile and report out data to senior level leadership.

 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

 

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Leadership: Ability to provide direction, delegate, lead, and pivot quickly to adapt to high pace environment.
• Procurement Expertise: Experience in sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, supplier management, and managing customer expectations.  
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross functional teams, suppliers, and peers.
• Power Point, Excel, Word, AI
• ERP system experience
• Strong written and communication skills

Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or Supply Chain
• CSCP or CPIM certificate
• MBA , PMP, or JD

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.