Prin Procurement Analyst

Principal Procurement Analyst –
BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems is hiring a Principal Procurement Analyst in Strategic Sourcing for our GOCO (government-owned contractor-operated) facilities located in Radford, VA and Kingsport, TN. This buying role will solicit and award long‑term agreements with key suppliers subject to FAR/DFAR regulations and indirect procurements. Successful candidates should be skilled in tactical execution of purchase orders in addition to a general knowledge of Strategic Sourcing.

• Remote work considered / hybrid – preference for local candidate in Radford, VA.
• Travel: up to 10% required.
• Schedule:
  
  9/80.

• Award and manage procurements for various commodities.
• Work with peer buyers and procurement managers to meet objectives within a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Review and analyze open purchase orders (POs); identify potential delays or risks and expedite orders as needed.
• Interface with customers and suppliers, providing status reports, and ensuring on‑time deliveries.
• Work directly with suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve shipping or invoicing issues.
• Enter and maintain procurement documents in ERP system.
• Facilitate onboarding of new suppliers.
• Review, analyze, and report procurement‑related data within ERP and Excel.
• Perform price analysis and source justifications for all procurements.
• Execute subcontract closeout activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent.
• Previous supply chain experience.
• Experience with procurements subject to FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Ability to support a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Ability to remain motivated and meet program objectives.
• Intermediate analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in MS Office.
• Self‑directed in the placement of purchase orders and long‑term agreements.

• Master’s degree in Business or Supply Chain.
• Experience in Fourth Shift, Coupa, Maximo, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations.

Full‑time salary range: $90,373 – $153,634. Individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.

Employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week receive health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k) savings plan; disability cover; life and accident insurance; employee assistance program; legal plan; and discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal/state sick leave. Recognition program and position‑specific incentives may be available.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a leading defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Working here means using passion and ingenuity to defend national security with cutting‑edge technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Defense and Space Manufacturing