Manager I - Procurement
BAE Systems • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2026
The Commodity Manager will be responsible for ensuring Quality, Cost Effective Material is available to support Vehicle Production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely vehicle sales through steady, robust supply of Quality material at a profitable cost.
- Fully accountable for performance of commodity suppliers, and availability of commodity parts inclusive of cross-functional BAE internal support required to achieve on-time delivery.
- Manage and develop buyers who are capable of owning Procurement end-to-end from requirements shaping, through Sourcing, Order Placement, Order Management, Fulfillment, and Production Support.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity strategy focusing on key factors like:
- Maintaining adequate capacity through a stable of reliable and effective suppliers
- Continuously improving cost and quality performance
- Managing single/sole source risk and component obsolescence
- Positioning BAE Systems to respond to changing market conditions and customer demands
- Support Production needs and demands through buyers’ effective expediting/fulfillment of critical shortages and support of resolution of on-going and recurring production impacts.
- Identification and resolution of complex technical challenges within the supply chain through close partnership with Supply Chain Engineering.
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education
- Experience as a Direct Buyer
- Demonstrated Experience in driving outcomes through complex cross-functional barriers
- Strategic Sourcing Experience – inclusive of improved delivery performance, cost reduction efforts, effective supplier transitions, multi-sourcing, and supplier exits.
- Understanding of end-to-end Production Value stream, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in effectively supporting production customers.
- Familiarity with ERP
- Ability to identify and drive actionable outcomes through influence.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Oracle ERP Experience
- Aerospace/Defense Experience
- Experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain / Operations
- Continuous Improvement Training/Certification
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.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $116,000–$161,000 per year (median ~$141,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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