Senior Procurement Professional-Technology

Job title: Senior Procurement Professional – Technology

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

Salary: £47,683 – £52,426 (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• You are supporting the Team Leader and Manager in the definition & delivery of specific Air Procurement automation projects, involving cross-functional working, to achieve the agreed project outcomes and realisation of quantified benefits
• You are going to support the measurement, reporting and forecasting of Air Procurement automation performance
• You will help identify and promote opportunities for improvement, through process simplification and standardisation, introduction of new capability, and/or expansion of existing solutions and practices
• You will also provide support to Air Strategic Delivery Unit (including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) in terms of user communication and training on existing and new capabilities

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Working understanding of Source to Pay processes and tool sets and IT such as ERP systems including Infor LN
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, fostering close & trusting relationships with all stakeholders
• A Continuous Improvement mind-set with proven examples of identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a Procurement (or similar) environment
• Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations and working on large complex projects

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working on Change/ Transformation projects.
• You will have, or be working towards MCIPS OR have a similar professional qualification OR hold a degree in a STEM or a business related subject (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance)

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 Procurement Technology Team:

Join our dynamic Procurement Technology team, where innovation meets efficiency in transforming the procurement landscape. As a central part of the Air Procurement function, this team is at the forefront of deploying and embedding cutting-edge digital and technology capabilities.

They collaborate closely with various Procurement Strategic Delivery Units and cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, explore new solutions, and lead impactful projects that enhance the overall procurement process. This team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in procurement technology.

There will also be the opportunity to travel to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the chance to advance your career within the broader team.

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: 17th September 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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