Procurement Team Lead - Hybrid

Job title: Procurement Team Lead

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

Salary: Up to £57,000

What you'll be doing:

• Create and drive the overall procurement and sub-contract strategy for product line
• Ensure the programs achieve their Design to Unit Production Cost targets through design enhancements in the supply chain
• Report to the Business Area leadership team on progress of the supply chain and the Procurement Team in achieving the program(s) objectives
• Liaise at a senior level with suppliers, sub-contractors and partners and influence relationships to achieve or exceed business goals
• Work closely with engineering and the business area leads to ensure the future technology requirements of the supply chain are understood and drive sourcing strategies to identify supplier capability to meet those needs ahead of program requirements
• Line manage and work with team members on Personal Development Plans that ensure the potential of the employees is fully realised through coaching, training and development
• Expectation to work with other BAE Systems sites, both in the US and the UK. Occasional global travel may be required

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Robust understanding of product categories and proficiency in discerning global and competitive influences, coupled with adeptness in navigating the competitive market landscape
• Proficiency in procurement and operational management best practices, encompassing lean methodologies and advanced supply chain management techniques
• Demonstrated expertise in executing Life Cycle Management strategies, particularly in the context of procurement requirements and subcontract management
• Demonstrated expertise in building relationships at all levels both internally and external

Desirable:

• Experience in leading or coaching teams
• Experience of working within the aerospace/ manufacturing industry would be advantageous
• MCIPS/Degree level qualification desirable or equivalent

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 Team:

As a Procurement Team Leader, you will be managing the interests of the complex sub-contracts and control account management for the sub-contract and procurement elements of the IPT/IMT.

This position will provide you with a unique opportunity to perform in a leadership role engaging with the business at a senior management level and influencing senior buyers and procurement leads.

Our hybrid working setup offers three dynamic days on site in Rochester, coupled with exciting opportunities for UK and global travel.

The extensive exposure gained across multiple business areas within Electronic Systems will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop their career within 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: 16^th May 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.