Category Director - Maintenance, Repair, & Operations (MRO)/Consumables
BAE Systems
Falls Church, VA · Posted October 23, 2026
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November 2026
- #11Best cities for junior jobs in Virginia32% · of 26
- #16Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Southeast12% · of 84
- #23Best cities for director and executive jobs in the Southeast18% · of 84
- #24Best college towns for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic33% · of 55
- #25Best cities for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic32% · of 85
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- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
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BAE Systems has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 174 workers, most recently March 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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About the job
Exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to oversee the MRO and Consumables spend category, driving cost reduction and operational continuity for critical defense infrastructure. Lead category management, supplier relationships, and compliance initiatives. Ideal for experienced professionals in procurement or strategic sourcing within heavy industrial or aerospace/defense environments.