Senior Procurement Professional (Construction)

Job Title: Senior Procurement Professional (Construction)Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Location: Barrow in Furness or Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.Salary: Circa43,000What you'll be doing:Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmesProducing and managing procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirementsIdentification of risks, issues and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies.Supporting the sourcing and contracting procurement process, inclusive of tender pack development, evaluation and awardEnsuring the quality of sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standardSupporting negotiations with suppliers including commercial aspects to ensure the best outcome for the businessSupport the development of supply chain strategies and implementation of plansCo-ordination throughout the end to end procurement process such that customer and supplier issues are communicated and resolved effectivelyEnsure compliance will all internal and external regulatory process requirementsInput into the bidding activity such that the budget is met, consistent with business objectivesReport cost savings and cost avoidancesYour skills and experiences:Essential:Experience working in supply chain for the infrastructure or construction industryAn understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategyExperience of contract and supplier performance managementDesirable:Client-side experienceExperience in public sector/regulated environments usefulKnowledge of JCT and NEC Construction ContractsBenefits:As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also 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.The Procurement team:Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. You'll be part of a programme delivering transformative change within an operational environment, ensuring continuity of services while driving major enhancements. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation and high-impact delivery, providing opportunities to shape processes, lead new actions, and contribute to projects that will define the future of our infrastructure. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile programme where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.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: 21st October 2025We 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.#LI-SH1#LI-HybridTPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-07