Category Manager

Job Description
The role reports to the Inc. Supply Chain organization and will be responsible for providing project management support and analytics to the implementation of BAE Systems, Inc. direct global category management strategy.

The selected individual will ensure successful execution of BAE Systems, Inc. category strategy in covered categories such as raw materials, hardware, and electronics. As a key interface with Inc. business segments and divisions and in support of category management directors, the Inc. Category Manager will apply best practice project management in all aspects of the agreement process as well as support category strategy initiatives to improve efficiency, competitiveness, and related procurement digitization plans.

Key responsibilities include leading Inc. Market Intelligence projects, facilitating Inc. segment and division participation in global agreements, supporting the agreement management process and global framework agreements, and support escalated material issues in conjunction with the global category directors.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
·Experience and Education: Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience·Project management experience·Commodity or category management experience·​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Previous industry experience in the Aerospace and Defense sector is required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proficiency in direct material categories: raw materials, hardware, electronics, and / or critical minerals
• Track record in delivering supply chain material savings
• Project management skills
• Familiarity with negotiation approaches and contracts management
• Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills
• Strong and demonstrated analytical capability
• Ability to manage complex supply chain activities balancing corporate and business division-specific needs and benefits
• Familiarity with company, products and services, and company procedures
• Understanding of supply chain processes, and how these fit into the wider organizations processes
• Experience delivering value-add supply chain strategies
• Ability to present to senior-level management
• Supplier management experience
• Understand and challenge current ways of working to improve efficiency, continuous improvement, and drive collaboration
• Excellent organization skills, ability to manage multi tasks at the same time
• Capacity to work using own initiative and as part of a larger team
• Ability to build relationships and create networks
• Awareness of FAR/DFAR, ITAR, Small Business, Cyber Security, Supplier Quality Requirements

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97157 - $165167

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, 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.