Procurement Analyst Sr.
BAE Systems • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- This Senior Buyer role will support a purchasing category for Navigation Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans for critical commodities, identifying, qualifying, and onboarding new suppliers to optimize cost, resilience, and innovation
- Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through proactive engagement, rigorous data analysis, implementation of supplier scorecards, and targeted corrective action plans throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks developing and implementing robust contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize disruptions
- Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers resolving issues, proactively expediting deliveries, and ensuring alignment with evolving business needs
- Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement leading projects and initiatives across the supply base to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
- Leverage AI and AI-enabled tools and data analytics to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance visibility, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making, while ensuring outputs are reviewed, validated, and applied consistent with company policies, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements
- Maintain proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals streamlining communication, tracking performance, and ensuring data integrity for informed decision-making
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership, leveraging technical excellence, and driving innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges
- Demonstrate technical capability to communicate effectively with design / component engineering on quality improvement topics and cost reduction / design change opportunities both internally and within the supply base
- Exhibit good interpersonal skills to grow supplier relationships to support our business needs
- Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce new and innovative technologies and processes to improve margins and service delivery
- Monitor and evaluate global markets trends, intervene to manage/mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls or price adjustments, or market opportunities
- Drives strategic initiatives, manages and fully executes the RFQ process, analyzes supplier bids and makes sourcing decisions
- Works closely with Sourcing Category Manager to place parts on LTSA to gain cost reductions and drive on time delivery
- Identify second sources to enhance BAE Systems resiliency
- Further the development and implementation of long-term strategic projects and engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with commodity managers, tactical buyers and other integrated supply chain areas
- Ability to analyze forecasted data and suppliers’ bids
- Ensure appropriate cost or price analysis is performed to determine the reasonableness of the suppliers’ bid or to develop a negotiation position to ensure that all compliance documentation requirements are met
- Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders.
- Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
- Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- Experience with purchasing multiple commodities
- Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel)
- Working knowledge with developing RFQ/RFP, contracts, preparing financial analysis, negotiations, and PO documentation
- Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and blueprints
- Ability to manage data, analytics, and reporting in ERP
- Experience in the Defense Industry
- Experience in ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR requirements
- Experience in Supplier audits
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 $78,000–$117,000 per year (median ~$103,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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