Procurement Leader

BAE Systems; Askam-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in Askam-in-Furness seeks a Supply Chain Coordinator to lead procurement and contract management activities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain and project management, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and knowledge of the aerospace sector. The position offers a competitive salary starting at GBP46,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including relocation support.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or project management.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defence industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement & contract management activities.
• Communicate SC activities to stakeholders.
• Support Supply Chain Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Stakeholder Management

Communication skills

Education

Professional qualifications (CIPS/PMDY)

Job description

Lead the co-ordination of all Supply Chain (SC) activities within your area of responsibility and drive a culture of added value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead procurement & contract management activity for major subcontract & transactional procurement, including all commercial and cost matters.
• Lead the communication of your areas SC activities when informing cross-functional and external stakeholders of performance, threats & failures. When required, deputise for the SC Senior Manager.
• Manage supplier relationships, promoting our strategic and collaborative behaviours.
• Contribute to Supply Chain Excellence by supporting activities that deliver on People, Process, Technology & Governance, ensuring the SC function is fit for the future.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Supply Chain, Procurement or Project Management experience.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills.
• Experience of working within aerospace, defence and/or MOD packages.
• Professional qualifications (CIPS/PMDY) are desirable.

This role offers a competitive salary of GBP46,000+ depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, employee share plans, and a range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. Relocation support packages are also available for eligible candidates.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Security and Export Control Restrictions: Please note 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.