Senior Buyer at BAE Systems

Glascoed, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement strategy, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Infrastructure procurement, Category management, Plant and equipment procurement, Construction project procurement, Stakeholder management, Sustainability planning, Procurement pipeline management, CIPS accreditation

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Buyer – Infrastructure Job Location: Glascoed - Hybrid- 3 days a week onsite. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Role Description: Joining a growing team, you’ll engage with a number of key stakeholders across the UK Infrastructure Procurement department. You’ll help provide innovative solutions in a challenging and rewarding environment, having real opportunity to develop your procurement career. Core Duties: Liaise with key stakeholders to determine their product and service needs Support development and deployment of the sourcing and contracting process for Indirect Procurement Support the development and deployment of Category Management strategy templates and resources to ensure category strategies are documented and deployed in a consistent manner Support the management the Procurement Pipeline Reviews and forward visibility of the Procurement Pipeline and ensure compliancy with the process Support a review of standardization of key procurement processes aligned to best practice Support the development and deployment of a Sustainability plan across Indirect Procurement that aligns to the Supply Chain Sustainability strategy Engage with the wider business to ensure the processes meets the needs of the business Essential Skills: Proven record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies Good experience managing contract negotiations Experience managing supplier relationships Experience relating to Plant & Equipment and/or Construction projects Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) The Infrastructure Category team: Joining a growing team, you’ll engage with a number of key stakeholders across the UK Infrastructure Procurement department. You’ll help provide innovative solutions in a challenging and rewarding environment, having real opportunity to develop your procurement career. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 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: 2nd May 2026 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-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer will engage with key stakeholders to determine product and service needs while supporting the development and deployment of procurement strategies. They will also manage procurement pipelines, ensure process compliance, and implement sustainability plans across the Indirect Procurement department.