Performance and Quality lead - United Kingdom - BAE Systems

Description

Job Description - Procurement Leader

Job title:
Procurement Leader

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

What you'll be doing:
Manage and undertake of all aspects of procurement related activity to cost, quality and schedule and independently lead projects and work within the Corporate Procurement Policy and Process in line with business requirements and performance objectives
Manage the process to source, negotiate and place major contracts with suppliers
Manage contracts to achieve on time delivery of quality and cost standards
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Report progress and key issues to a range of stakeholders
Lead a team, demonstrating strong and fair leadership, to maximise their potential. Providing ongoing support and contribute to the development of the team

Your skills and experiences:
Experience of managing suppliers/ contracts in highly regulated industries
Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Experience of leading / mentoring / coaching others to develop and empower them
Excellent relationship and project management skills
Strong commercial and legal skills and experience
CIPS Qualification is desirable

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 team:

The Integrated Combat Systems Procurement team are responsible for managing major high value and complex contracts with significant defence suppliers.

This opportunity will provide you with fantastic opportunities to gain skills and experience and build a strong network in support of your future career goals and ambitions.

We have opportunities available at both professional and leadership level, so whether you are an accomplished leader looking to utilise and build upon your experience or a procurement professional seeking the opportunity to develop, we want to hear from you
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.

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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