V06318 Senior Procurement Professional

Senior Procurement Professional
BAE Systems - Barrow-in-Furness
£23.70 per hour
12-Month Contract
Barrow-in-Furness
BPSS, SC & UK Eyes Only required
 
About the Role
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Professional to join the team in Barrow-in-Furness on a 12-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement specialist with strong infrastructure experience to support complex procurement activities within a major defence environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities across infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
• Support sourcing, tendering and contract award activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify and manage commercial and supply chain risks.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with relevant policies and processes.

About You
The successful candidate will have:

• Strong experience within a senior procurement role.
• Essential: Infrastructure procurement experience.
• Experience managing suppliers and commercial relationships.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contracts and commercial principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience within a regulated, engineering or defence environment would be advantageous.

Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain:

• BPSS
• SC Clearance
• UK Eyes Only

If you're an experienced procurement professional with a strong infrastructure background and are looking for your next contract opportunity with a leading defence organisation, we'd love to hear from you.