Procurement Group Leader

Job Description

Job title: Procurement Group Leader

Location: Samlesbury/Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £54,793+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be managing a team of buyers, including competencies, development, training and reporting
• You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships and being the primary interface for Orderbook and Performance issues/escalations
• You are going to be engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the product or service provision meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers and delivers optimum value for money on time, at cost and quality (OTIF) – all levels
• You will be leading all orderbook activities for the In-Service Support of DASS & Radar including on time order placement, enablement, on time delivery and on time invoice payments within the framework of Business Governance, Compliance and Best Practice, as well as measuring KPIs against Customer in-service support contracts
• You are going to be influencing and expediting dependencies via robust review mechanisms with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including functions, e.g. PM, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance
• You are going to be leading and supporting Performance Business Reviews with Suppliers at weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual intervals
• You are managing Supplier risk, business continuity and drive supply chain resilience
• Occasional travel within UK and Europe as and when required

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Extensive Procurement or Supply Chain management experience, including detailed understanding and experience of supplier risk and opportunity management
• A proven ability to collaborate, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders and having excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Continuous Improvement mind-set, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a Procurement (or similar) environment
• Ability to think strategically and politically whilst dealing with a complex and business-shaping supplier, changing priorities including multiple customer demands
• Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs and Tableau dashboarding
• Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations

Desirable:

• Previous experience of managing a small team
• You will have, or be working towards MCIPS OR have a similar professional qualification OR hold a degree in a business-related subject (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance)
• A level of PM skills that would support the management & coordination of activities that fall cross-functional with key dependencies
  

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sensors Procurement Team:

The Sensors Procurement Team is an exciting and dynamic group working on high-profile projects, such as Typhoon and Tornado support. As part of a 12-member team, this role offers significant development opportunities and the chance to shape the future direction of the team.

The position involves travel across the UK and Europe, providing exposure to international operations and a wide range of stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to grow within a team that is being actively developed to meet evolving business needs.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 25th October 2024

We 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.

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