Director, Procurement - Global IT Category Management

Global It Category Management Director

At BAE Systems, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important. We are currently looking for an experienced Global IT Category Management Director to join the team. The role reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and will be responsible for the generation and implementation of a global IT category strategy for software, hardware, and implementation services including supplier relationship management for subject categories. The individual will serve as an integrated team member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team and will work closely with business leaders optimizing the spend of $1B+ partnering with stakeholders in a fast-paced and innovation driven environment. This high-impact role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strategy, leading global teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a global IT category strategy covering all elements of category management (define, analysis, execute and manage) including the engagement of key stakeholders in the process developing roadmaps based on the integrated business plan and requirements.
• Responsible for partnering and influencing a global team of IT stakeholders working across business areas and geographies creating a category vision and building category management capability.
• Execute the global IT category sourcing strategy consistent with company processes, including supplier due diligence, capability and risk assessments, requirements collection, RFP creation, proposal analysis, lead and manage complex negotiations, support business case development, redline contract terms and complete required sourcing project documentation.
• Manage Global IT spend, including a combination of Indirect and Direct categories using a wide range of tools to analyze the IT category (spend, market and supplier analysis), and partner with stakeholders to ensure category recommendations meet expectations (minimize risk, leverage spend, support business initiatives and future technologies) and products and services purchased are fully utilized.
• Lead operational efficiency efforts developing standardized IT category management tools, templates and documents which can be used globally to drive best practices, including driving the review and delivery of Year over Year (YOY) IT savings and value creation objectives.
• Collaboratively work with global Legal teams to ensure contract terms and conditions meet all local and regional requirements driving a high-performance culture, through focus on measurable objectives and agreed benchmarks.
• The role will require ~15-20% travel.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $196,296 - $333,704 Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and 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.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.