Procurement Professional

• Oversee procurement activities, including RFQs, purchase orders, expediting, orderbook management and invoice processing
• Coordinate supply chain activities across projects, working with PM, Engineering, Goods In and suppliers to support on-time delivery
• Monitor orderbooks and address supplier delays or changes, escalating risks where required to minimise programme impact
• Responsible for ensuring software orders are placed in accordance with agreed functional governance and software register is maintained accordingly.
• Build effective supplier and stakeholder relationships, providing procurement guidance and contributing to continuous improvement across the Supply Chain function

• Procurement experience ideally within high‑volume, fast‑paced, or regulated environments such as defence, or manufacturing; and a continuous improvement mindset, alongside examples of identifying opportunities and contributing to solutions
• Experience coordinating supply chain order books, including high volumes of purchase orders, updates, queries, and invoices
• Able to interpret procurement and supplier data, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and apply governance and process controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Considerable IT capability, including ERP systems (such as SAP) and advanced Excel skills, plus the ability to compile data for reports and presentations
• Experience working across suppliers, procurement and cross-functional teams to coordinate requirements, resolve issues and support delivery

The Central Procurement Team within Combat Systems supports long-term in-service programmes, working closely across projects and functions to meet changing requirements. The team manages procurement across hardware and an increasing portfolio of software, offering exposure to evolving technologies and varied supplier activities.

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.

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: 14th October 2026