Procurement Professional

• Responsible for a variety of activities within the Supply Chain Lifecycle; sourcing, negotiating, placing & managing contracts

• Develop and maintain effective reporting of information and data in line with team requirements; Cost Management, Supplier Performance, Schedule Performance of deliverables and hardware

• Create and manage contractual documentation using digital purchasing systems (SAP)

• Collaborate, problem solve and ensure effective communication with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve project milestones

• Accountability for all related Supply Chain activity in line with area of responsibility and when required, support line management and wider team, As a Procurement Professional, you will be responsible for the delivery of material and services to support Supply Chain requirements, ensuring these are provided within budget, to schedule and in full compliance with the technical and quality requirements across multiple suppliers.

• Supply Chain or Procurement experience

• Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills

• IT experience – Microsoft Office applications, Purchase Order/ERP systems

• Experience of placing and managing contracts in a fast paced, agile environment

• Willingness to travel when required, 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.