Senior Procurement Practitioner - Strategic Sourcing

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence sector company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Senior Procurement Practitioner to support all aspects of Supply Chain activities. The role includes contract management, reporting, and data analysis using SAP. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, an understanding of Procurement, and IT experience with Microsoft Office. Offering competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, this opportunity aims to empower potential in a diverse team involved in the UK's National Defence Programme.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills within a similar professional setting.
• Organised working style with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Procurement, with direct experience preferred.
• IT experience – Microsoft Office applications, Purchase Order/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of contracts and how to manage suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting all aspects of Supply Chain related activity to cost, quality and schedule.
• Support with contract management activity; placing & managing contracts.
• Undertaking reporting, data analysis and updating contracting documents.
• Following best practice in line with procurement governance.
• Working as part of a team and communicating effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised working style

Understanding of Procurement

IT experience

Knowledge of contracts

Willingness to travel

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading aerospace and defence sector company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Senior Procurement Practitioner to support all aspects of Supply Chain activities. The role includes contract management, reporting, and data analysis using SAP. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, an understanding of Procurement, and IT experience with Microsoft Office. Offering competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, this opportunity aims to empower potential in a diverse team involved in the UK's National Defence Programme.