Procurement Group Leader

BAE Systems (New); Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Procurement Group Leader to manage supplier relationships and sourcing strategies. This role involves negotiating contracts, driving cost-effective solutions, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and analytical skills, along with experience in procurement. Flexible working arrangements are available, and the company offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement with measurable success.
• Advanced negotiation skills with a track record in pricing.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and strategic activities for defined suppliers.
• Drive supplier sourcing strategies through continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in STEM or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

Job title:Procurement Group Leader

Location:Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary:£54,793+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Support all sourcing and strategic activities for the defined Suppliers including make v buy strategy, negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions to align with business goals
• Drive and shape supplier sourcing strategies through continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the delivery of cost-effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions
• Manage and strengthen supplier relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product or service provisions comply with governance requirements, meet business and customer expectations, and deliver optimum value for money
• Lead and contribute to Senior Business Reviews with suppliers and customers, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations
• Proactively manage supplier risks and enhance supply chain resilience by implementing robust strategies and monitoring mechanisms
• Undertake travel to supplier sites as required, developing strong, hands-on relationships and addressing operational needs

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven experience in procurement, demonstrating proficiency in managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes with measurable success
• Advanced negotiation skills, with a proven track record in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditions effectively
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, enabling the development of strong strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• A continuous improvement mindset, demonstrated through proven examples of proposing innovative ideas, problem solving, and delivering tangible improvements within procurement or related environments
• Comprehensive understanding of supplier risk and opportunity management, with practical experience in implementing effective strategies
• Proficient in IT and toolsets, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel for data analysis and reporting. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to compile data, conduct in-depth analyses, and present actionable recommendations through reports and presentations

Desirable:

• Pursuing or possessing professional qualifications, such as MCIPS, or holding a degree in STEM or a business-related discipline (e.g., Economics, Business, Finance)

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Airframe & General Systems Value Team:

The Airframe & General Systems team operates within the Procurement Service Delivery Unit (SDU) and is part of the wider Airframe & General Systems Value organisation. This dynamic team is responsible for sourcing and managing a diverse range of commodities that support the structural and general systems of aircraft platforms across both current and future programmes.

Working closely with engineering, commercial, and project teams, they focus on strategic supplier management, cost reduction, and ensuring supply chain resilience. Their efforts are key to delivering value, mitigating risk, and supporting programme success through effective procurement and stakeholder collaboration.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:26^thMay 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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