Programme And Procurement Manager

Morson Talent; Monkswood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Programme and Procurement Manager. This role involves leading complex programmes and overseeing procurement strategies at their Glascoed site in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in programme management and strong commercial skills. The position requires leadership in a multidisciplinary environment with a focus on delivering key defence projects while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme management within defence or aerospace.
• Strong procurement and commercial acumen with contracts management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end programme delivery from initiation to closure.
• Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance reviews.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Programme management experience in defence or aerospace

Strong procurement and commercial acumen

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Understanding of risk and cost control

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain

Project Management certification

CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Programme and Procurement Manager

Location: Glascoed, NP15, United Kingdom

Company: BAE Systems - Land UK

Length: 12 Months with a 12 month extension

Pay: £40 ph PAYE

About the Role: Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Programme and Procurement Manager to join our team at the Glascoed site. This role is pivotal in delivering key defence programmes while ensuring effective supply chain and procurement strategies that align with project objectives and customer requirements. You will manage complex programmes and be responsible for procurement strategy, supplier performance, and contract negotiations, contributing to the overall success of product delivery in a high-integrity, safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Programme Management – Lead end-to-end programme delivery, from initiation through to execution and closure, ensuring scope, time, cost, and quality targets are met.
• Programme Management – Engage with internal stakeholders, MOD clients, and cross-functional teams to manage expectations and deliver programme milestones.
• Programme Management – Monitor and report on programme performance, risks, and issues; drive mitigation strategies as required.
• Programme Management – Ensure adherence to BAE Systems\' programme governance and control processes.
• Procurement & Supply Chain – Develop and implement procurement strategies to support programme objectives.
• Procurement & Supply Chain – Manage supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and performance reviews.
• Procurement & Supply Chain – Collaborate with strategic procurement teams to align with group-wide sourcing strategies.
• Procurement & Supply Chain – Drive cost-saving initiatives, risk reduction, and innovation through supplier engagement.
• Leadership & Team Management – Lead a cross-functional team including project engineers, planners, and commercial specialists.
• Leadership & Team Management – Promote a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and excellence in project and procurement delivery.
• Leadership & Team Management – Provide clear direction, support, and performance management to team members.
• Core Duties – Manage the source to pay process for the allocated package of activity, including leading a strategically important supplier where applicable.
• Core Duties – Effectively delegate workload across the team, ensuring priorities are managed where applicable.
• Core Duties – Accountable for sourcing, negotiating and contracting activities.
• Core Duties – Accountable for order raising, expediting, payment of suppliers and ensuring on-time in full deliveries.
• Core Duties – Responsible for key supplier performance measures linked to the functional and business plan, including savings and value targets, supplier delivery, supplier quality and Partner to Win.
• Core Duties – Demonstrate a good understanding of Company systems, including purchase-to-pay systems, risk and supplier management tools.
• Core Duties – Support the development and implementation of procurement strategy, governance and innovative change programmes, ensuring consistency and effective improvement in procurement services, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and sharing of best practices.
• Core Duties – Lead and influence cross-business/cross-functional teams, providing expertise and delivery of business requirements.
• Core Duties – Manage contracts throughout their life in conjunction with the business.
• Core Duties – Lead and manage risk and opportunity activities to minimise contractual exposure and maximise contract effectiveness.
• Core Duties – Implement and utilise tools and techniques, including relevant KPIs to monitor supplier performance and lead improvement plans and best practices.
• Core Duties – Encourage collaboration and innovation.
• Core Duties – Be accountable for delivery of capability strategies and frameworks.
• Core Duties – Enable open communication with suppliers to encourage collaboration and innovation where appropriate.
• Core Duties – Manage and develop teams to deploy procurement resources effectively and align talent with functional requirements and changing business needs.
• Core Duties – Ability to deputise for the Senior Leader.
• Core Duties – Be seen by internal and external stakeholders as a subject expert for procurement within a business, regularly partnering with others to meet strategic goals.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in programme management within defence, aerospace, manufacturing, or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong procurement and commercial acumen with experience managing contracts and supplier performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a complex matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of risk, quality, and cost control principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Project Management certification (e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMP) preferred.
• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification is advantageous.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, the successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SC (Security Check) clearance.