Mgr II- Procurement

BAE Systems • Fort Walton Beach, Florida • Full Time

Posted on Mon, Apr 27, 2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead a team of Buyers in managing contracts with various government agencies. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement or supply chain management, production and manufacturing operations, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to manage staff and resources effectively. This is a key leadership role that requires a high level of expertise, strategic thinking, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires working in the office at least three days a week.
Responsibilities:

Actively participate in proposal efforts for major contracts
Participate in supplier negotiations and execution of agreements, including materials and services
Review and negotiate legal terms and conditions
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, and advise internal customers and program management on supply chain-related matters
Manage geographically dispersed staff for direct procurements
Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
Represent the procurement function in meetings with suppliers, program management, and other stakeholder functions
Analyze data and present procurement metrics to effectively manage staff and operations
Support annual ISO9001/AS9100D certification audits and other USG audits as required

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management within a production and manufacturing environment
Experience in reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions for all types of vendor agreements
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), contract law, and price analysis techniques
Previous experience in a government procurement environment, including CPSR policies and procedures
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
Ability to make decisions using sound judgment and critical thinking while complying with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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.
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.

Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP system and Cognos Reporting
Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications

Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

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