Strategic Procurement Manager

4 days ago


Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems (New) Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our dynamic procurement team at BAE Systems (New). As Head of Supplier Management and Performance, you will be responsible for managing key campaigns and bids, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

The ideal candidate will have excellent strategic supplier and relationship management experience, developing lasting and collaborative environments to breed collaboration and performance. You will work with the Procurement Director (Radar Programmes) in integrating with key stakeholders across the business and working with our strategic partner to further enhance relationships and outcomes in the delivery of radar programmes.

Salary: £71,200 + depending on experience

About the Role

  • Developing and maintaining a strong relationship with a strategic partner for the delivery and management of key programmes, delivering operational excellence (schedule, quality, cost & relationship).
  • Managing key campaigns and bids, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with clear and concise milestone criteria for achievement, ensuring contracts are comprehensive and protect the interests of the company and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Developing effective internal relationships within BAE Systems to influence approach within our strategic partner, working as part of a wider collaborative integrated team.
  • Facilitating clear communication between partners and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution, serving as a liaison to resolve conflicts and address issues promptly.
  • Understanding the team resourcing strategy, ensuring the team are suitably qualified and experienced to undertake the package of activities agreed, identifying interventions as applicable and clearly communicating this to the team and wider stakeholder community.
  • Creating an environment for high performing teams and individuals through robust PDR objectives, providing ongoing performance feedback and development planning and creating a coaching culture.
  • Inspiring and developing a diverse workforce to drive success through mentoring and sponsorship of individuals across the enterprise.
  • Ensuring the team operates within the governance framework and that assurance activities are undertaken.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Hold MCIPS or equivalent professional institute and/or Qualified to Degree standard or equivalent.
  • Excellent strategic supplier and relationship management experience, developing lasting and collaborative environments to breed collaboration and performance.
  • Ability to develop and lead a high performing team, enabling a positive working culture that embraces diversity of thought.
  • Knowledge and experience of procurement practices within a strategic context, focusing on business outcomes which support the corporate strategy.
  • Knowledge of the defence commercial environment and market would be preferable.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems (New) also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.



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