Procurement Leader

2 weeks ago


Guildford Surrey, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time

Job Description - Procurement Leader (Business Partnering) (00114394)

Procurement Leader (Business Partnering) - 00114394

Job Title: Procurement Leader (Business Partnering)

Location: Guilford - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Acting as the Indirect Procurement Services focal point for providing day-to-day support on Category queries liaising with preferred suppliers where necessary
  • Proactively managing category suppliers and develop a strong performance culture through effective working relationships
  • Identifying opportunities to deliver value to the business through management of Supplier contracts, delivery of competitive tenders and through identification of Procurement savings
  • Use of data analytics to assess supplier data in order to structure and improve supplier performance and where applicable value for money
  • Identification and management of Risks on the category
  • Supporting activities where required on any change or transformation project activities
  • Engagement and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment in the delivery of the category service with their requirements and expectations, share “lessons learnt” and generate new ideas
  • Ensuring governance and assurance activities in relation to the Category are adhered to and promoted

Your skills and experiences:

  • Procurement experience with knowledge of Category Management
  • Experience of senior stakeholder management
  • Proven knowledge in contract negotiation and supplier management
  • Knowledge of Contract Management
  • Experience of initiating and delivering end to end procurement projects

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.

The Indirect Procurement Business Partnering team:

As a primary link between internal stakeholders and Indirect Procurement Services, you'll drive procurement efforts across all Business Units. Your role will involve agile collaboration, ensuring effective service delivery, and building strong relationships with internal teams. Travel may be necessary to support stakeholders, and you'll also contribute to broader business initiatives, gaining insights into BAE Systems' operations. This is a fantastic opportunity where employees can contribute to meaningful projects, access ongoing learning opportunities, and collaborate with talented colleagues within a global organisation.

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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 27 th May 2024

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.

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