**Job Description**

BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Specialist to join our team and drive operational efficiencies and cost savings. This role will lead initiatives supporting BAE Systems SMS programs in Direct Procurement. The Strategic Purchasing Analyst will ensure adherence to BAE Systems SMS procurement policies, minimize risk, and guarantee that software and hardware are procured through appropriate channels. This position is category-specific, focused on Electronic components sourcing, and will also leverage general strategic sourcing knowledge to apply best practices across key areas of spend.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

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