Engineering Procurement Professional

A hybrid role with BAE Systems delivering procurement activity for the specific item/scope of work assigned, including the execution of the end-to-end procurement process e.g. delivery of information, products and services to quality, cost and schedule requirements. The project of work involves a training centre based in the heart of Barrow-in-Furness.

You will manage supplier performance and improvement activity, including proactive risk and opportunity management and developing, maintaining and managing stakeholders. As well as transact Major Subcontract Management activities from Market Analysis to Delivery of equipment and submarine units for Portland Walk Campus Simulated Environment Facility. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days a week on site at the clients facility in Barrow.

• Plan, control, execute and monitor all in-scope transactional procurement and major subcontracting activity with minimal supervision.
• Develop and agree the procurement strategies for individuals' assigned area and lead implementation of plans.
• Promote cross functional collaboration to ensure full, thorough engagement and buy-in to contracting strategies.
• Undertake and support the team in supplier assessment and due diligence activity to ensure the effective selection of suppliers to meet business needs.
• Adapt approach to ensure that negotiations are concluded for an optimised business outcome.
• Record and report cost savings / cost avoidance and deliver ongoing cost analysis and robust project / contract management.
• Effectively manage sub-contract change.
• Lead the timely identification, analysis and resolution of internal and external issues which may potentially affect the supply of material to programme requirements – escalating only when the context is particularly complex or high risk.
• Update SAP eDMS / Teamcenter with quality, accurate information relating to the procurement activity and in accordance with document management policy and process.
• Undertake the continuous review of supplier performance against quality, cost and delivery metrics to ensure Submarines' requirements are met, to secure improvements and to inform future Supply Chain strategy.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships as appropriate and undertake supplier development activities, with support and, in liaison with Supply Chain strategy team and Supplier Quality Assurance (support the delivery of Supplier Improvement Plans).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal customers to optimise engagement and communication at all times.
• Contribute to business wide change / improvement projects.
• Delivery of a coherent subcontract document.

• Prior procurement / supply chain experience ESSENTIAL.
• Any experience within the engineering/maritime/defence industries would be extremely beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of in-scope product / service being managed.
• Knowledge of product nuclear safety and environmental impact.
• Building understanding of the suppliers' operation and working with them to optimise their service to the Submarines' business.
• Building understanding of Control Account Management duties.
• Deliver value for money through a variety of commercial activities (including financial and pricing requirements).

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, 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.

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