Job Description
Senior Procurement Practitioner
Barrow-in-Furness
12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)
⏰ 37 Hours per Week
Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite
£23.70 per hour PAYE or £31.78 via umbrella (inside IR35)
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Practitioner to join a high-performing procurement team supporting a critical phase of the Dreadnought Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of procurement activities within a complex and highly regulated environment.
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to quality, cost, and schedule requirements while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be joining the team at one of the most exciting stages of the Dreadnought Programme, as it moves into Delivery, Test, and Commissioning. This is where engineering decisions become real-world capability, giving you the opportunity to contribute directly to critical programme outcomes.
Why Join BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of an organisation where you can make a meaningful impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering employees to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our industry.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition, please speak with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles within BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect eligibility depending on nationality or place of birth.
Barrow-in-Furness
12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)
⏰ 37 Hours per Week
Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite
£23.70 per hour PAYE or £31.78 via umbrella (inside IR35)
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Practitioner to join a high-performing procurement team supporting a critical phase of the Dreadnought Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of procurement activities within a complex and highly regulated environment.
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services to quality, cost, and schedule requirements while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, negotiations, purchase order creation, and supplier management
- Manage supplier performance and ensure delivery against quality, cost, and schedule requirements
- Support supplier assessment and due diligence activities
- Track and report cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives
- Resolve routine supplier issues and escalate complex problems when required
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and update systems including SAP, eDMS, and Teamcenter
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
- Support contract and tender processes including RFIs, ITTs, and supplier down-selection activities
- Assist with cost forecasting within assigned procurement scope
- Sound knowledge of procurement principles and supply chain practices
- Experience in supplier management, negotiation, and contract administration
- Good understanding of commercial aspects of contracts
- Strong organisation, planning, and project management skills
- Good financial awareness and cost management capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise business systems (e.g., SAP)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
You’ll be joining the team at one of the most exciting stages of the Dreadnought Programme, as it moves into Delivery, Test, and Commissioning. This is where engineering decisions become real-world capability, giving you the opportunity to contribute directly to critical programme outcomes.
Why Join BAE Systems
At BAE Systems, you’ll be part of an organisation where you can make a meaningful impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering employees to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our industry.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition, please speak with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles within BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect eligibility depending on nationality or place of birth.
