Procurement Leader

BAE Systems (New); Preston; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Procurement Leader, where you will coordinate Supply Chain activities and manage a team of professionals. This role offers a dynamic environment within the aerospace and defense sector, providing opportunities to enhance your skills while contributing to the UK's National Defence Programme. With a focus on stakeholder management and strategic supplier relationships, you'll play a key role in driving procurement excellence. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working arrangements, a competitive pension scheme, and a variety of employee perks, making this an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Project Management is essential.
• Professional qualifications like CIPS/PMDY are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain activities and drive a culture of added value.
• Manage supplier relationships and contribute to Supply Chain Excellence.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Line Management

CIPS/PMDY Qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Leader

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) activities within your area of responsibility and drive a culture of added value
• Lead 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

Your skills and experiences:

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

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 Procurement team:

As a Procurement leader at BAE Systems, you will be managing a number of Supply Chain Professionals, ensuring your team deliver Scope and fulfil Processes, Toolsets & Reporting requirements. This is a fast paced, commercially driven procurement environment with a varied range of development opportunities, working as part of a diverse team to deliver part of the UK’s National Defence Programme.

Closing Date: 15^th January 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.