Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Manager - Professional Services
Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: £62,000+ depending on skills and experience
What you'll be doing:
- Lead all procurement activities, including: category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management in respect of the Professional Services sub-category which delivers specialised services to support Head Office and business functions, including: Legal, Finance, Communications, Company Secretary, Internal Audit, SHE, Employee Engagement & Pensions
- Will collaboratively engage with stakeholders in developing, delivering and maintain a robust category strategy to optimise BAE Systems' approach to the procurement of professional services from the external market
- Form part of People Category leadership team in Indirect Procurement Services, within BAE Systems UK & International Shared Services - which delivers common and transactional services on behalf of the BAE Systems group
Your skills and experiences:
Essentials:
- A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions
- Experience of the professional services category, or related categories, e.g. consultancy
- Exceptional senior stakeholder management skills
- CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma (MCIPS), or willing to work towards
Desirable:
- Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience
The People Category team in Indirect Procurement Services:
The People category team provides category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management expertise in Recruitment, Contingent Labour, Global & Domestic Mobility Services, Consultancy, Offload and Learning & Development sub-categories and are looking to add additional expertise in Professional Services to the team.
The team's enterprise-wide scope provides a unique vantage point on the entire business and the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver changes with significant impact. The team culture is friendly and supportive, we prioritise personal development and continuous improvement as we strive to optimise the services we deliver and provide the maximum value to BAE Systems.
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: 18th June 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.