Procurement Strategist

**Job Description:**

Become a key player in our Supply Chain Team and drive success in a dynamic and innovative environment. Lead the coordination of Supply Chain activities and contribute to the delivery of the UK's National Defence Programme.

**About the Role:**

As a Procurement Leader, you will be responsible for managing a team of Supply Chain Professionals, ensuring they deliver scope and fulfill processes, toolsets & reporting requirements. This is a fast-paced, commercially driven procurement environment with a varied range of development opportunities, working as part of a diverse team to deliver part of the UK's National Defence Programme.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Develop and implement strategies to improve Supply Chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, stakeholders and colleagues to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Monitor and report on Supply Chain performance, identifying areas for improvement.

**Requirements:**

• Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex data and identify trends.

**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.

*Please note 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.

**Closing Date:** Please submit your application as early as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient applications are received.