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Procurement Leader

BAE Systems
  • GB
    Barrow, England, United Kingdom
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    Barrow, England, United Kingdom
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Job Title: Procurement Leader

Location: Barrow-in-Furness; Cumbria or Preston; Lancashire. This role requires 2 days per week on-site in Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £55,000

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:

This role supports the delivery of a long-term investment programme in the North West by leading sourcing and contracting activities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop robust procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure commercially sound outcomes across construction projects.

Core duties:

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting processes, including tender development, evaluation and award
  • Develop and implement procurement plans aligned to stakeholder requirements and programme objectives
  • Provide commercial and supply chain support across delivery programmes
  • Identify and manage risks, issues and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies
  • Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best value and commercial outcomes
  • Ensure high-quality procurement and contractual documentation is produced and maintained
  • Support the development and implementation of supply chain strategies
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
  • Line management responsibilities

Essential Skills:

  • Proven experience in supply chain or procurement within the construction industry
  • Detailed knowledge of NEC and JCT construction contracts
  • Understanding of procurement strategies, processes and commercial principles
  • Experience managing supplier performance and contractual relationships
  • Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across multiple levels
  • MCIPS qualification (highly advantageous)

The Procurement Team:

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. You’ll be part of a programme delivering transformative change within an operational environment, ensuring continuity of services while driving major enhancements. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation and high-impact delivery, providing opportunities to shape processes, lead initiatives, and contribute to projects that will define the future of our infrastructure. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile programme 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.

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.

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