Distribution Sourcing Analyst (Remote)

Summary

BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company serving customers across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains. The Distribution Sourcing Analyst will support preferred distribution suppliers and manage strategic procurement activities, supplier relationships, compliance, negotiations, and sourcing analysis for complex defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for complex programs, managing assigned commodities. You will assist our distribution partners to translate technical specifications and work statements into precise, high-performing purchase orders
• Own the lifecycle of the procurement process—from preparing and reviewing proposals and developing evaluation criteria to selecting suppliers and administering the resulting awards
• Analyze forecasted spend, demand trends, and marketplace volatility to develop sourcing strategies that align perfectly with our broader business objectives
• Act as the lead negotiator for additions, deletions, and modifications to purchase orders. You will resolve complex invoicing issues and ensure we achieve the best value without sacrificing quality or supplier relations
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis, ensuring every transaction meets rigorous corporate and regulatory standards
• Drive supplier engagement and production ramp-ups. You will not just manage vendors; you will develop partners, focusing on supplier quality, performance, and the adoption of industry best practices

Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers or equivalent experience
• Project / Supplier Management or applicable experience in an equivalent context
• Financial acumen in quoting, P&L, and operating margin
• Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
• Established proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements
• Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process
• 2 or more years' experience in operations, supply chain, or procurement
• Understanding of defense aerospace industry & regulations and the role of procurement within that context
• Working knowledge of how multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environments operate or equivalent experience
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Work effectively in a remote team environment
• Generosity of thought and knowledge
• Moderate Technical Accumen (Ability to interpret drawing requirements, etc.)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers or equivalent experience
• Project / Supplier Management or applicable experience in an equivalent context
• Financial acumen in quoting, P&L, and operating margin
• Familiarity with Oracle purchasing system
• Established proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements
• Knowledge of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) and EAR (Export Administration Regulation)
• Understanding/knowledge of CPSR audits and requirements
• Comprehensive understanding of subcontractor solicitations and bid analysis/process

Nice to Haves

• 2 or more years' experience in operations, supply chain, or procurement
• Understanding of defense aerospace industry & regulations and the role of procurement within that context
• Working knowledge of how multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environments operate or equivalent experience
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Work effectively in a remote team environment
• Generosity of thought and knowledge
• Moderate Technical Accumen (Ability to interpret drawing requirements, etc.)

Benefits

• This position can be conducted 100% remotely.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered health savings accounts.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered a 401(k) savings plan.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered disability coverage.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered life and accident insurance.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered an employee assistance program.
• Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered a legal plan.
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• 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.