• Respond to product sourcing requests from the sales team • Evaluate recommendations not just on availability and price, but on product fit • Build and maintain a supplier knowledge base • Conduct regular market research • Identify recurring product gaps • Document sourcing knowledge • Support outreach to new overseas manufacturers and domestic suppliers

Title: Distribution Sourcing Analyst (Remote) Location: Nashua United States Physical Location Full-time remote Job Category Supply Chain & Logistics Clearance Level - Must Be Able to ObtainNone U.S. Person RequiredYes Travel Percentage10% Clearance Level - Must Currently PossessNone U.S. Citizenship RequiredYes Is Relocation AvailableNo Job Description: Job Description Full-time remote: Because this role involves a combination of independent and collaborative work, this position can be conducted 100% remotely. Professional procurement / supply chain role in support of a Business Sector with over $6 billion in annual revenue and material spend in the hundreds of millions, procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications from established supply chain partners in our Distribution portfolio. Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions. Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for materials and services. Will help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders. Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues. Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations. Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis. This role emphasizes supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up in addition to negotiating and ensuring compliance to high value/complex procurements. A successful candidate must be able to be an effective communicator internally and externally, build mutually beneficial business relationships, willing to advance their knowledge of procurement compliance, and proactively adopt best practices and support new initiatives involving supplier quality and performance. Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Typically a Bachelor''s Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience - Interest in gaining knowledge in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB's, cables, optics…) in a Distribution-centric model - 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. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - 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.) Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590 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.

• Category specific knowledge and experience. • Deep understanding of procurement-to-pay cycle. • Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data in Excel using pivot tables and various other key Excel functions to analyze, organize and present data. • Ability to work with various technology platforms. • Support with Invoice Reconciliation. • Assist Sourcing Managers with category strategy development and improvement, including but not limited to overall spend data analysis and summary, project scoping discussion with the stakeholders, providing assistance with requirement gathering prior to project scoping. • Support with RFQ. • Support with sending and analyzing stakeholder surveys results for Supplier Business Reviews. • Work closely with vendors to support or resolve any inquiries.

• Support the efficient execution for managing, preparing, and analyzing contracts and procurement agreements • Applies knowledge and utilization of efficient procurement processes, market research, and good business management to ensure timely delivery of goods and services to the customer • Utilizes innovative cost and time efficient strategies in decision-making in the acquisition process • Formulates the contracting approach to best satisfy the requirement • Determines the type of contract best suited to the requirement • Performs cost and price analysis throughout the contracting life • Maintains liaison with contractors to interpret contractual obligations and provide problem resolution • Coordinates with legal, finance, and other departments ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements • Monitors contract execution to ensure obligations are met • Provides training and guidance on contract-related issues to teammates/staff • Collaborates with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure contracts align with business objectives