**Job Description** The Commodity Manager will be responsible for ensuring Quality, Cost Effective Material is available to support Vehicle Production. Key Responsibilities: + Ensure timely vehicle sales through steady, robust supply of Quality material at a profitable cost. + Fully accountable for performance of commodity suppliers, and availability of commodity parts inclusive of cross-functional BAE internal support required to achieve on-time delivery. + Manage and develop buyers who are capable of owning Procurement end-to-end from requirements shaping, through Sourcing, Order Placement, Order Management, Fulfillment, and Production Support. + Develop and execute a comprehensive commodity strategy focusing on key factors like: + Maintaining adequate capacity through a stable of reliable and effective suppliers + Continuously improving cost and quality performance + Managing single/sole source risk and component obsolescence + Positioning BAE Systems to respond to changing market conditions and customer demands + Support Production needs and demands through buyers effective expediting/fulfillment of critical shortages and support of resolution of on-going and recurring production impacts. + Identification and resolution of complex technical challenges within the supply chain through close partnership with Supply Chain Engineering. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Required Education, Experience, & Skills : + Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience + Experience as a Direct Buyer + Demonstrated Experience in driving outcomes through complex cross-functional barriers + Strategic Sourcing Experience inclusive of improved delivery performance, cost reduction efforts, effective supplier transitions, multi-sourcing, and supplier exits. + Understanding of end-to-end Production Value stream, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in effectively supporting production customers. + Familiarity with ERP + Ability to identify and drive actionable outcomes through influence. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills : + Oracle ERP Experience + Aerospace/Defense Experience + Experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain / Operations + Continuous Improvement Training/Certification **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $105835 - $179920 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. **Combat Vehicles Procurement Commodity Manager** **114140BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression