Procurement Professional

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

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 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: 14th April 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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