Senior Procurement Professional at BAE Systems

Lindal-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

43000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Planning, Stakeholder Requirements Capture, Risk Identification, Contract Strategy, Sourcing, Contracting, Tender Pack Development, Evaluation, Award, Supplier Negotiations, Commercial Aspects, End to End Procurement Process, Supply Chain Support, Contract Management, Supplier Performance Management, JCT Contracts

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Professional Location: Barrow-In-Furness We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £43,000 dependent on experience What you’ll be doing: Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes Producing and managing procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements Identification of risks, issues and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies Supporting the sourcing and contracting procurement process, inclusive of tender pack development, evaluation and award Supporting negotiations with suppliers including commercial aspects to ensure the best outcome for the business Co-ordination throughout the end to end procurement process such that customer and supplier issues are communicated and resolved effectively Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience working in supply chain for the infrastructure or construction industry (Knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts) An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy Experience of contract and supplier performance management Desirable: Client side experience Experience in public sector/regulated 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 Procurement Infrastructure team This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the North West. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference. 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: 27th February 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-Hybrid #LI-PD1

Responsibilities

The role involves providing commercial and supply chain support to delivery programs by producing and managing procurement plans that capture stakeholder requirements. Key duties include identifying risks and liabilities within procurement strategies and supporting the full sourcing and contracting process, including negotiations.