BAE Systems

Senior Procurement Professional

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Job Title\: Procurement Professional – Construction Major Projects

Location\: Barrow-In-Furness/Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: GG08

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\:

As part of this role you will support procurement and commercial activities across construction and infrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-year investment programme.

Working closely with project teams, you will support the development and implementation of procurement approaches that consider cost, risk, programme requirements and buildability, while contributing to value across the supply chain.

You will be involved in the day-to-day management of procurement activities, including tendering, commercial evaluation and supplier engagement, supporting the successful delivery of construction packages and achieving strong commercial outcomes.

Core duties\:

  • Support the development and delivery of procurement activities for construction and infrastructure works, including civils, building and associated packages
  • Assist in the end-to-end procurement of construction packages, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation and contract award
  • Work with project teams to align procurement activities with programme requirements and delivery timescales
  • Assist in the evaluation of tender returns, including review of pricing, scope and commercial assumptions
  • Support supplier and contractor engagement throughout the procurement process
  • Contribute to the identification of commercial risks and opportunities within procurement activities
  • Support cost-focused discussions, including value engineering and budget considerations where required
  • Assist in managing procurement documentation and ensuring governance requirements are met

Essential Skills\:

  • Experience or exposure working within construction, infrastructure or project-based environments, ideally within a commercial or supply chain role
  • Awareness of standard construction industry contracts (NEC, JCT or equivalent) and how they are applied in a project environment
  • Understanding of commercial, cost or procurement principles, including how these support project delivery
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders in a fast paced, project driven environment

The Procurement Infrastructure Team\:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the North West. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in ahigh-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 15th 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.