Procurement Leader

Job Description - Procurement Leader (00136807) Job Description Procurement Leader - 00136807 This vacancy is not currently eligible for the UK Employee Referral Scheme. Description Job Title: Procurement Leader Location: Barrow-in-Furness, 2 days per week onsite (Wednesday & Thursday) with flexibility pending business needs We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Grade: S5 You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager . If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager , you can contact your HRBP. PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity. Job Description: Your role, reporting to Principal Supply Chain Manager , will be to support a team of 3 buyers to contract manage , expedite deliveries, and ensure accurate reporting, of all procured pumps to support the build programme. Core duties: Lead , and support the development of, a team of 3 buyers responsible for procurement of Pumps to support the Dreadnought Programme Managing escalations from the team Attendance at supplier reviews, QBRs, and cross functional reviews Input to reporting e.g. Senior Management Reviews, Functional Review, Drive Pack Representing Pumps team at Pumps and Valves reviews Weekly monitoring of metrics, spend data and KPIs Essential Skills: Contract management experience (Negotiation / T&Cs / Milestone Payments) Supplier Relationships, excellent communication Teamcenter / SAP experience Process knowledge & experience of end to end contracting Demonstrable experience of using initiative, problem resolution and being proactive The Pumps and Valves team: This role sits in the wider Pumps and Valves team who support Valve requirements across Astute and Dreadnought along with Dreadnought Pumps. You will be part of an inclusive team who work together across the areas to support each other and ensure targets are met. This role has opportunity to develop in leadership responsibilities and will include attendance at associated reviews representing a Supply Chain team across the function and programmes at all levels. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. 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: 10th June 2026 Job Procurement Primary Location Barrow-in-Furness Organisation Maritime Sector_new Closing Date 19/Jun/26, 10:59:00 PM Want to make a referral but can’t find a suitable role? We are currently accepting speculative referrals for specific skillsets (roles based in the UK). Click here to find out more. All Privacy rights will be protected. Make a speculative referral If this advert states that this role is eligible for the UK referral scheme, but there is no link here to make a referral for this specific vacancy, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk who will be able to advise. Back to top If you would like to view our policy explaining how we use cookies on our website, please click . here