Senior Global It Category Manager

Job Description
What's a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable! If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team. The Sr. Global IT Category Manager is an individual contributor role reporting to the Global IT Category Director. This role will be responsible for category management and strategy for IT products and services, across our global enterprise.
Responsibilities include:

• Global IT Category Management & Strategy for IT (software/cloud services, hardware, telecommunications, and professional services):
  • Engage cross-functional and business teams in IT category management;
  • Use a wide range of tools to analyze the IT category (spend, market intelligence, supplier analysis, etc.);
  • Assist in developing global IT category strategies to minimize risk, leverage spend, support business initiatives and prepare for future technologies;
  • Execute global IT category sourcing strategy in line with company processes, including supplier due diligence, capability and risk assessments, requirements collection, Request for Proposal (RFP) creation/issuance, supplier proposal analysis, negotiations, business case development, redline contract terms and produce required sourcing project documentation;
  • Guide stakeholders through the various internal reviews/governance processes;
  • Support and advise stakeholders in the creation of supplier Statements of Work (SOWs) for professional/implementation services to ensure they include all necessary requirements, payment milestones, detailed deliverables, and other risk mitigations and considerations to ensure a successful engagement;
  • Serve as a point of escalation for issues related to supplier performance (review and assess progress and compliance to contract);
  • With guidance from global Legal teams, negotiate IT supplier contracts (e.g. Enterprise Agreements, End User License Agreements, Master Services Agreements, XaaS Agreements, and Statements of Work) on BAE Systems or supplier paper.
  • Collaboratively work with the required Legal, Finance, Insurance/Risk, Data Privacy, Business, IT and other stakeholders to agree on the contract terms with the supplier. Seek Legal and leadership approval for any onerous terms and conditions;
  • Professionally communicate with global senior leaders verbally and in writing on the status of the IT category strategy, specific supplier deals, any new/emerging risks, and savings targets and/or cost avoidance projections;
  • Own, track and deliver on IT Procurement metrics and objectives
• IT Operational Support:
  • Coordinate with global businesses and finance stakeholders on funding for enterprise procurements;
  • Document procurement files in accordance with policies and procedures to demonstrate competent consideration has been given to all factors essential to effective and economical procurement;
  • Follow Procurement policies and procedures.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related Procurement experience;
• Strong Knowledge of IT products, services and key suppliers;
• Experience negotiating large, complex agreements with IT suppliers;
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills;
• Excellent business acumen with extensive negotiation skills;
• Sound commercial/contracting knowledge to enable effective contracting with suppliers and working with Legal on terms and conditions;
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and make informed critical business decisions;
• Understanding of business processes and drive to help improve current ways of working to increase efficiency, implement best practices and drive collaboration;
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Prioritizes work to accomplish objectives;
• Capability to work independently and as part of a larger team;
• Highly developed relationship building, networking capability with the ability to engage, communicate, negotiate and influence, at various levels (both internally and externally).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $124080 - $210980
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 team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.