Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Technology Procurement Manager

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

Salary: Circa £65,000 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.

Job Description:

As a Technology Procurement Manager for Infrastructure, Engineering Platforms and Software, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing major areas of the organisation’s technology spend. You will use your commercial expertise to lead sourcing activity, develop category strategies and partner with IT leadership to support informed commercial decision‑making across both the Infrastructure and IT Engineering domains.

Core duties:

• Lead, develop and motivate a high‑performing procurement team, providing coaching, direction and support across both Infrastructure and IT Engineering categories
• Set clear objectives and ensure effective workload management across strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management activities
• Develop and implement a combined sourcing strategy across the UK technology infrastructure, engineering platforms and software spend.
• Lead sourcing projects covering cloud platforms, networks, datacentre services, platform engineering services, DevOps tooling, end‑user technology and core software agreements
• Act as commercial lead and strategic partner for key suppliers across infrastructure, engineering and software domains.
• Engage proactively with IT Infrastructure, Engineering, Architecture, Cyber Security, Finance and business stakeholders to understand future demand and technology trajectories
• Provide commercial leadership on complex issues, guiding IT leadership through decision points with clear analysis, recommendations and market insight

Essential Skills:

• Experience procuring technology solutions within infrastructure, engineering platforms, cloud services or software categories
• Strong understanding of technology supply markets (cloud, networks, engineering toolchains, platforms, enterprise software)
• Demonstrated success in leading supplier management, including major technology vendors and managed service providers
• Experience managing, coaching or mentoring teams
• MCIPS qualified or currently studying toward accreditation

The Infrastructure and IT Engineering Team:

Working closely with Architecture, Engineering, Cyber, Infrastructure and Programme teams, you will influence and contribute to the sourcing strategies underpinning the organisation’s technology roadmap — across datacentre, cloud, networks, end‑user compute, DevOps toolchains, platform engineering services and software agreements. Your leadership will help ensure the organisation achieves strong commercial outcomes, supplier resilience and long‑term value.

This role also offers exposure across the breadth of Indirect Procurement, collaborating with multiple category teams, supporting cross‑functional initiatives and helping to shape how technology is sourced and managed across the organisation.

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: 14th April 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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