Procurement Professional

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Job Title: Procurement Professional
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, onsite 1 day per week with flexibility for more pending business needs
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: From £42,215 (DOE)
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
You'll be managing end-to-end procurement activity, from contract placement and supplier engagement to market analysis. You'll keep business systems updated to maintain reliable data for stakeholders. You'll develop key relationships, collaborate across functions, and provide expert procurement support. You'll also drive continuous improvement and independently deliver assigned projects from planning through completion. This environment moves fast. You'll need to be adaptable, open to change and ready to respond when priorities shift.
Core duties:
* Planning, controlling and delivering assigned projects independently
* Developing, maintaining and managing key relationships both internally and externally. promoting effective cross functional collaboration and delivering procurement support and guidance to other functions as required
* Contribute knowledge and experience to support Continuous Improvement and Learning from Experience activity across the Supply Chain function
* Ensuring all business systems, document management systems and data sources are kept up to date to provide a single point of truth for stakeholders
Essential Skills:
* Broad and deep professional knowledge / understanding of Procurement principles, techniques and practices including an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions made
* Possession of a relevant professional qualification such as CIPS or equivalent experience gained in a comparable role
* Sound knowledge of how Procurement interfaces with the rest of the business
* The ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while applying project management principles to effectively understand and translate customer requirements into successful delivery
* Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft packages
The Submarines Support Service Team:
Step into a role at the heart of our Submarines business, where no two days look the same. As part of this role in our Procurement function, you'll support some of the most unique and high-profile activities in the organisation, from boat ceremonies and boat exits to essential airfield operations that keep the wider business moving. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware 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: 2nd July 2026
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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