Procurement Professional - V06586

Outsource UK Limited; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a proactive Procurement Administrator to join the Group Procurement team at Radway Green. This 12-month contract offers hybrid working (on-site 1–2 days per week) and a 37-hour week.

You will support RFIs/RFQs, manage supplier payments, track cost savings and monitor performance while ensuring compliance with security and export controls.

Applicants should have experience in procurement, strong Excel skills, and good written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
• Ability to work independently and elevate issues when required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFQs, assessment documents and purchase orders.
• Manage supplier payment processes, investigating and resolving goods receipt discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Identify, track and report cost savings, ensuring benefits are recorded.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality and delivery targets; address underperformance.
• Support supplier due diligence and ensure compliance with procurement, security and export control requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Procurement Professional – BAE Systems

Location: Radway Green, CW2 5PG

Contract Length: 12 Months

Hybrid – on site 1 or 2 days per week

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Rate: £20.92 PAYE or £28.00 umbrella inside ir35

Security - BPSS + Full SC

Overview We are looking for a proactive and organised Procurement Administrator to join the Group Procurement team at BAE Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement and sourcing activities, including preparing Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), assessment documents and purchase orders.
• Manage supplier payment processes, investigating and resolving goods receipt discrepancies and invoice queries.
• Identify, track and report cost savings, ensuring benefits are accurately recorded.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality and delivery targets, proactively addressing any underperformance.
• Support supplier due diligence and ensure compliance with relevant procurement, security and export control requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a procurement or purchasing role.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and elevate issues when required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information and identify appropriate solutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.