Procurement Manager- Category Support

Job Title: Procurement Manager - Category Support

Job Location: Preston or Any UK Site- Hybrid -On site 1 to 2 days per week. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on skills and experience

 

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.

Role Description:

The role holder will manage within the IPS Strategy Team reporting to the Head of Procurement

You will be involved in supporting the activities of the Strategy team which include:

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Sustainable Procurement (ESG), Risk Management

Supply Chain Governance and Commercial support and Supplier assurance. Information management, Supplier renewals and contract management

Core Duties:

· Category Strategy & Planning

· Sourcing & Procurement

· Supplier Relationship Management

· Sustainability & Risk Management

· Health & Safety

· People Management

· Continuous Improvement

Essential Skills:

· Experience working within procurement disciplines

· Experience working in the end to end procurement process

· Good project management skills, commercial acumen, financial awareness and risk and opportunity management

· Good understanding of external environment and relevant market intelligence

· People management experience

· Ability to build, grow and influence networks across sector, to support collaborative working

· Level 5 professional qualification for example MCIPS or studying towards such qualification

The Indirect Procurement Services team:

Support the delivery of robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimum outcomes for the enterprise.

Review all requirements in a timely manner and meet any applicable deadlines. Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, governance, and regulatory requirements. Work with the category teams to leverage frameworks and group agreements to drive efficiency and consistency.