BAE Systems selects Ivalua to streamline S2P processes

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BAE Systems is one of the largest defense, aerospace, and security companies globally. It delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, space and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. BAE Systems, Inc. – the US subsidiary of BAE Systems plc – is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, employs nearly 41,000 people, generating sales of $13.6 billion in 2023.

The aerospace and defence industry is highly regulated and organisations operate under strict compliance guidelines. To meet its complex supply chain needs and simplify procurement operations, the company sought a modern and easy-to-use platform, capable of delivering a seamless experience for its users and with the highest levels of data security.

Ivalua empowers harmonisation of multiple systems supporting supplier management, sourcing, indirect procurement and direct procurement into one unified platform with a single access point and consistent UI/UX. A single source data model results in full data control in a secure and FedRamp compliant environment.

Notably, Ivalua GovCloud deploys as a single-tenant/multi-instance architecture, with a dedicated application instance, database instance and resource stack. This ensures not only improved security but also enhanced reliability and agility.

“We selected Ivalua due to its robust technical capabilities and proven success in the Aerospace and Defense sector, said Brad Pelachyk, vice president of Supply Chain at BAE Systems, Inc. Ivalua enables us to future-proof our operations by consolidating multiple systems into a single, secure and agile platform. This will enhance user experience, foster stronger collaboration with suppliers and equip us with the tools we need to support our growth.”

“Ivalua GovCloud brings our analyst-recognised leading Source-to-Pay platform to organizations operating in highly regulated environments enabling them to modernize and scale operations with the required levels of security. We are thrilled to partner with BAE Systems, Inc. to power its new era of digital transformation,” said Franck Lheureux, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ivalua.

Ivalua’s spend management platform is serving companies such as CACI, Teledyne Technologies, SAAB, MBDA, Thales and Rheinmetall.