Procurement Leader

**Job title**:Procurement Leader

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

**Salary**:Circa £56,000

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Manage and undertake of all aspects of procurement related activity to cost, quality and schedule and independently lead projects and work within the Corporate Procurement Policy and Process in line with business requirements and performance objectives
- Manage the process to source, negotiate and place major contracts with suppliers
- Manage contracts to achieve on time delivery of quality and cost standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities
- Report progress and key issues to a range of stakeholders
- Lead a team, demonstrating strong and fair leadership, to maximise their potential. Providing ongoing support and contribute to the development of the team

**Your skills and experiences**:

- Experience of managing suppliers/ contracts in highly regulated industries
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
- Experience of leading / mentoring / coaching others to develop and empower them
- Excellent relationship and project management skills
- Strong commercial and legal skills and experience
- CIPS Qualification is desirable

**Benefits**:
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 Procurement team**:
The Integrated Combat Systems Procurement team are responsible for managing major high value and complex contracts with significant defence suppliers. This opportunity will provide you with fantastic opportunities to gain skills and experience and build a strong network in support of your future career goals and ambitions.

We have opportunities available at both professional and leadership level, so whether you are an accomplished leader looking to utilise and build upon your experience or a procurement professional seeking the opportunity to develop, we want to hear from you

**Why BAE Systems?**

**Closing Date**:4th April 2024

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