Procurement Leader

Overview

The Platform Mechanical Supply Chain Team is central to delivering the Dreadnought programme, managing critical procurement activity that supports one of the UK's most important defence projects. Working with an international supply base across Italy, Canada, the US and Europe, and engaging closely with MOD stakeholders at Director level, the team ensures components are sourced, contracted and delivered to cost, quality and schedule.

Leading end-to-end procurement and supplier performance, they drive on-time delivery, continuous improvement and commercial outcomes, with regular UK, European and US supplier engagement supporting successful programme delivery. This role will offer great development opportunities and chances for career progression.

• Lead all aspects of Dreadnought procurement, delivering to cost, quality and schedule targets in line with Corporate Procurement Policy, engaging at Director level and working closely with MOD stakeholders.
• Source, negotiate and place major contracts with suppliers across Italy, Canada, the US and Europe, securing robust commercial outcomes aligned to programme needs.
• Guide contract performance to achieve on-time delivery, quality and cost standards, proactively mitigating risk with suppliers and MOD partners.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance procurement capability and supplier performance across the programme.
• Report progress and key risks to stakeholders, support the Team Leader and contribute to team development, with UK, European and US travel to engage suppliers directly.
• Desirable: experience of working within aerospace, defence and/or MOD packages.

• Ability to source, negotiate, and place contracts, including terms and conditions, negotiation of contracts, and risk mitigation.
• Experience of leading procurement, delivering to cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Experience of managing suppliers and major contracts in highly regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.
• Robust commercial and legal skills and experience.
• Comprehensive experience in procurement or contract management.
• Desirable:
  Professional qualifications such as CIPS or PMDY.

• As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.
• You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

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