Procurement Leader

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Supply Chain Leader for AUKUS Integration in Barrow-in-Furness. Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, managing procurement processes, and leading project reporting. Ideal candidates will have supply chain experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and relevant professional qualifications. Flexible working arrangements are offered, and relocation support is available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial or Project Management is desirable.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience within aerospace, defense, international and/or MOD packages is desirable.
• Previously held line management responsibility is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Supply Chain interface activities with project and customer stakeholders.
• Establish sourcing recommendations for major subcontract procurement.
• Manage AUKUS SC project reporting requirements.
• Communicate SC activities to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to Supply Chain Excellence supporting diverse activities.

Skills

Supply Chain

Procurement

Commercial Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Professional qualifications (CIPS/PMDY)

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Leader - AUKUS Integration

Location: Barrow-In-Furness - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £46,000+ depending on experience

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the co-ordination of all Supply Chain (SC) interface activities with key project and customer stakeholders within your area of responsibility and drive a culture of added value
• Lead, in collaboration with the Australian Submarine Builder (ASB) and the UK SSNA programme, the process to establish sourcing recommendations for major subcontract procurement for the AUKUS build programme, including all commercial and cost matters
• Lead all AUKUS SC project reporting requirements including Australian Industrial Capability activities managing interfaces between SC and the AUKUS IPTs and ASB
• 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 Management
• Contribute to Supply Chain Excellence by supporting activities that deliver on People, Process, Technology & Governance, ensuring the Submarines and AUKUS SC function is fit for the future

Your skills and experiences:

• Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial or Project Management experience is desirable
• Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills are essential
• Experience of working within aerospace, defence, international and/or MOD packages is desirable
• Previously held line management responsibility is desirable
• Professional qualifications (CIPS/PMDY) are desirable

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Procurement Team:

As a Supply Chain leader at BAE Systems, you will be delivering through a number of Supply Chain Professionals, ensuring your team deliver Scope and fulfil Processes, Toolsets & Reporting requirements. This is a fast paced, commercially driven supply chain and project environment with a varied range of development opportunities, working as part of a diverse team to deliver the AUKUS trilateral programme and aligning with the UK's National Defence Programme. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 15th August 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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