Procurement Group Leader

Job Title: Procurement Group Leader

Location: Warton – Minimum 3 days onsite per week

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role

Salary: £59,491+ depending on 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.

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.

What you’ll be doing :

As a Procurement Group Leader, you will lead strategic procurement activities across high value contracts and complex development programmes. Working closely with suppliers, engineering teams and programme management, you will drive effective commercial outcomes, support product strategies and help deliver future mission systems and cockpit design developments through Typhoon Long Term Evolution. You will play a key role in shaping long term value, resilience and performance across the supply chain.

Core duties:

• Lead, motivate and develop procurement professionals, supporting performance and development
• Drive value-for-money solutions in response to customer and programme requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable collaborative delivery
• Contribute to lifecycle management, obsolescence strategies and future capability development
• Negotiation of pricing and terms and conditions

Essential Skills:

• Experience of leading and developing people or teams with a collaborative approach with the ability to build trust and deliver through others
• Proven experience in managing internal and external stakeholders within complex programmes, having excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple levels and functions
• Ability to analyse complex data, manage risks and propose effective solutions with a record of continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management and ERP systems

The Capability Insertion Avionics Procurement Team:

The Capability Insertion Avionics Procurement team operates within a high profile and collaborative environment, supporting some of the most advanced developments across the Typhoon programme. The team works across multiple functions to deliver integrated solutions, with influence extending beyond traditional procurement activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated team that works at the forefront of future capability development, partnering with stakeholders across the business to achieve shared programme goals.

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.

Closing Date: 2nd September 2026

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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