Graduate Procurement

Description

Job title: Graduate Electronic Systems Procurement

Location: Rochester (Kent). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

As a Graduate Procurement candidate, you will work with both Category Management and within Integrated Project Teams to ensure that activities deliver value for money through planned and skilful management, including coordinating supplier selection. You will be responsible for contract negotiations, placement and management of all third party requirements in relevant categories and projects. Along with developing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, you will also be responsible for producing key reports and presentations to those same stakeholders. Additionally, you will see to subsequent and appropriate management of the supply base (SRM) monitoring improving performance, whilst supporting other members of the Procurement Team as required.

Core duties

• Receive requisitions and process Purchase Orders in accordance with Procurement procedures.
• Understand budget requirements and identify opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance through effective negotiation with their supplier.
• Maintain Supplier order books and ensure that correct and current data is maintained in the ERP system.
• Process supplier returns ensuring that root cause and corrective actions are understood and adequate.
• Understand key performance indicators for the suppliers they are responsible for and be able to engage with and address issues at a senior level within the supplier organisation.
• Act as the interface between suppliers and the business, demonstrating effective relationship management skills.

The Electronic Systems Team

Delivering world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years, the workforce is at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including the Striker II Helmet, active control sticks and flight control computers.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Supply Chain, Business or Finance related Degree.

Start date: 6th September 2027 Length of contract: Permanent contract