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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Buyer Weapon Systems Program - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States - **Salary:** $92,180.0 - $156,707.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP ERP, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP Sales and Distribution, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.louisvillegigs.net/job.asp?id=3367064097&tx=KR3131FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience in lieu of degree * Experience in Supply Chain, including Planning and Purchasing * Experience in Supplier Management and Capacity Planning * Experience with Supply Chain Software and technologies, such as ERP, MRP, CLM and/or S2P systems * Experience in Program/Project Management to support and improve performance to meet objectives * Experience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Influencing * Excellent Communication, Relationship Management, and Interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across different functions and departments * Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills, with ability to make data-driven decisions * Strong Business and Financial Acumen * Proficiency MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Professional or Supply Chain Certification: CPM, CPSM, PMP, or similar * Experience in Supply Chain Operations, Material/Operations Planning, Material Handling, and/or Logistics * Experience in Program Controls, Lifecycle Management (LCM), or Earned Value Management (EVM) * Experience in Oracle or SAP ERP Systems, or Supply Chain Process Automation * Ability to lead major supply chain efforts in a Department of Defense (DOD) and International contracting environments * Experience in the Defense industry. ## Description How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters. Build your future at BAE Systems. This position plans and procures materials and services to meet all contractual specifications. Performs pre- and post- award procurement administration of activities. Ensures best value is obtained including 100% quality and delivery. In this position, you will be supporting the Weapon Systems (WS) Business in Louisville, KY., * This Principal Buyer role will support a specific Weapon Systems program based in Louisville, KY or Aberdeen, SD. * Develop and implement supply chain strategy and manages requirements. * Owns and accountable for the entire life cycle of an award, from order placement to fulfillment. * Owns the relationship with the supplier. * Serve as the key conduit between the program, supplier, and company functional organizations to ensure that program objectives are met. * Support make/buy analysis and develop program supply chain plans. * Responsible for on-site assessment of supplier delivery readiness and capacity across the WS Supply Chain. * Work with suppliers for key platform(s) in the WS business to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the timely delivery of products and services to our customers. * Develop teaming agreements and support business development, marketing, and proposal efforts including development of program material cost estimates and budgets. * Ensure that suppliers are competitively sourced to the maximum extent practicable to support program objectives. * Support program management and procurement by conducting market surveys, identifying potential sources, and leading supplier sourcing symposiums and bidder conferences. * Lead the development of scope of work, performance or critical item development specification, schedule, Subcontract Data Requirement List, etc. * Lead cross-functional technical, schedule, and past performance evaluation teams. * Lead proposal evaluation and fact-finding, supporting the negotiation of single source supplier proposals to ensure that all program objectives and schedules are met. * Perform sourcing, reviewing, and purchasing from critical suppliers aligned to a specific Program * Complies with internal company and government requirements. * Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses. * Initiates necessary management reviews and audits with suppliers. Travel as required to monitor total supplier management. * Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders. * Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services. * Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies. * Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor. ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [Design as an algorithm, not as a feature](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/471-design-as-an-algorithm-not-as-a-feature) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) ## Related Articles - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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