Procurement Professional Lead for Defence Contracts

6 days ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
Defence Contract Procurement Leadership Role

This leadership opportunity is available within BAE Systems, a renowned defence company, where you will lead the coordination of supply chain activities and drive added value in a fast-paced procurement environment.

About the Role:

  • Manage and coordinate all supply chain activities within your area of responsibility to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Lead contract management activity for major subcontract and transactional procurement, including commercial and cost matters.
  • Communicate SC activities to cross-functional and external stakeholders, deputising for the SC Senior Manager when required.
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships, promoting strategic and collaborative behaviours.
  • Contribute to Supply Chain Excellence by supporting activities that deliver on People, Process, Technology & Governance, ensuring the SC function is fit for the future.

Your Skills and Qualifications:

  • Supply Chain, Procurement or Project Management experience.
  • Excellent Stakeholder Management and communication skills.
  • Experience of working within aerospace, defence and/or MOD packages.
  • Previous line management responsibility.
  • Professional qualifications (CIPS/PMDY) are desirable.

About the Benefits:

You'll enjoy a competitive salary of £46,000 depending on experience, as well as benefits including a pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to flexible working arrangements, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts, making this a highly attractive career opportunity.

About BAE Systems:

As a leading defence company, BAE Systems offers a diverse and inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and empowers individuals to reach their full potential. This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference, working as part of a team to deliver part of the UK's National Defence Programme.



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