Sr. Principal Procurement Systems Analyst [REMOTE JOB]

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<br><b>Job Description </b><br>BAE Systems Inc. is seeking a motivated and professional Certified Ivalua Functional Administrator experienced in Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems, Supply Chain operations, and IT systems administration. The ideal candidate will possess a deep functional understanding of the Ivalua platform and a proven track record of translating complex business requirements into sustainable system configurations. This role serves as the primary bridge between procurement business users and the technical environment, ensuring the system remains aligned with organizational procurement strategies, compliance requirements, and operational efficiency goals.<br><br>The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, configuration, and optimization of the Ivalua S2P platform. The primary focus of this role is to manage operational and maintenance activities while collaborating with sector procurement leads and the user community to support enterprise-wide business requirements. Additionally, the candidate will work with external partners and stakeholders to enable and manage new functionality within the application.<br><br>#LI-KK1<br>#LI-REMOTE<br><br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience </li><li><strong>Valid Ivalua Functional Certification (Mandatory)</strong></li><li>2+ years of experience in procurement system administration, specifically within the Ivalua platform.</li><li>Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of S2P processes and demonstrated success in leading at least one full-scale Ivalua implementation or major version upgrade.</li><li>Expert-level knowledge of Ivalua’s functional configuration tools and a strong understanding of procurement business processes (e.g.,Supplier Management, Sourcing - RFx, Invoice portal).</li></ul><br><br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b><br><ul><li>Experience with integration touchpoints between Ivalua and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., CostPoint, Oracle)</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis tools and reporting engines.</li><li>Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall project management methodologies.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical business stakeholders.</li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $97157 - $165167<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br><br><b>About BAE Systems, Inc.</b><br>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.<br><br>This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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