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 with in 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.