Procurement Group Leader at BAE Systems

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

56766.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Sourcing Activities, Supplier Relationships, Purchasing Processes, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Risk Coordination, IT Systems, Digital Tools, ERP Platforms, Microsoft Office, Data Interpretation, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Performance, Operational Excellence

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Procurement Group Leader Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £56,766+ What you’ll be doing: Support strategic activities across the support and services landscape, including demand aggregation, strategic sourcing and bid execution to align with business goals Collaborate cross-functionally as an integral member of the team, interfacing effectively across the Air business and with other key functions, such as Support & Services, Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product or service provisions comply with governance requirements, meet business and customer expectations, and deliver optimum value for money Support and contribute to Senior Business Reviews both internally and externally, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations Identify risks and enhance supply chain resilience by implementing robust strategies and monitoring mechanisms Provide procurement support to Typhoon export campaigns as required Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in procurement, with a background of coordinating sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes to achieve positive results Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders A continuous improvement mindset, shown through examples of identifying new ideas, solving problems, and delivering meaningful improvements within procurement or similar environments Solid understanding of risk and opportunity coordination, with experience applying effective strategies in practice Comfortable in using IT systems and digital tools, including ERP platforms and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), with the ability to interpret data and present clear, actionable insights through reports and presentations Desirable: Experience coordinating strategic supply chain activities Working towards or holding a professional qualification such as MCIPS, or a degree in a STEM or business-related discipline (e.g. Economics, Business, or Finance) Background in defence, manufacturing, or aftermarket/in-service support environments 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 Support & Services Organisation Team: Join our Support & Services Organisation Team, a strategic and forward-looking function within the Procurement Service Delivery Unit (SDU). The team plays a vital role in driving value across the in-service support landscape and Typhoon export campaigns, focusing on affordability, continuous improvement, and supply chain resilience. Working collaboratively across Procurement and Support & Services, the team supports strategic sourcing improvements, enhances supplier performance, and delivers efficiencies that strengthen programme delivery and operational excellence. This is an exciting environment for those looking to make a real impact in a key area of the Air business. 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: 26th November 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. #LI-ED1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Support strategic activities across the support and services landscape, including demand aggregation and strategic sourcing. Collaborate cross-functionally and engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance requirements and deliver value for money.