BAE Systems

Procurement Professional

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Job Title\: Procurement Professional

Location\: Barrow-in-Furness - Hybrid

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

Referral Bonus\: £2000

Grade\: S4

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

You’ll lead end‑to‑end procurement activity for the Dreadnought programme, delivering to cost, quality and schedule commitments while engaging confidently with senior leaders and collaborating closely with MOD stakeholders. Your role will involve sourcing, negotiating and placing major international contracts, securing significant commercial value aligned to programme priorities. You’ll drive supplier performance across delivery, quality and cost, anticipate and mitigate risks, and strengthen partnerships throughout the UK, Europe and North America. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement, support team development and provide clear, timely progress updates, with opportunities to travel and work directly with global suppliers.

Core duties\:

  • You will be responsible of the overall contract management, negotiating and placing contracts, including terms, conditions and risk mitigation
  • You will bring experience conducting procurement activities, consistently delivering against cost, quality and schedule targets
  • You’ll manage suppliers and major contracts within highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance and robust performance outcomes
  • You'll utilise systems such as SAP to support effective procurement and contract management processes
  • You bring commercial awareness & understanding alongside negotiating and overseeing highly detailed agreements
  • You will leverage general experience in procurement or contract management to deliver value and drive programme success

Essential Skills\:

  • Proven experience within Supply Chain and Procurement
  • CIPS or equivalent professional capability, built through experience in highly regulated environment
  • Negotiation skills, ensuring optimal commercial and contractual results

The Platform Mechanical Supply Chain Team\:

The team plays a vital role in delivering the Dreadnought programme, overseeing global procurement and supplier performance across key international partners. You will be working at pace with senior stakeholders, driving impactful outcomes, and have offers for excellent development, exposure and clear opportunities for career progression. 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