Senior Procurement Professional

Job Description

Senior Procurement ProfessionalWe have some exciting opportunities for ambitious procurement professionals to join the Naval Ships Team at our site in Glasgow. Our team is responsible for the delivery of procurement contracts for a wide range of major systems or equipment, materials/commoditiesand build consumables.As a Senior Procurement Professional reporting into the Supply Chain Manager, you will draw upon Procurement best practice, subject matter expertise and LfE to deliver established Procurement Packages. You will be working on the Type 26 Frigate programme, 3ships currently under construction at our site in Glasgow for the Royal Navy. This is one of the largest MOD contracts currently underway in the UK.Were looking to grow our team to help shape the future of the Naval Ships business. You will be part of an experienced and dynamic team and will work with hundreds of suppliers from across the world contributing to our products and services meeting the highestpossible standards for our customers.Your main responsibilities as a Senior Procurement Professional will involve:* Commercial Management of contract lifecycle in line with contract T&Cs and KPIs* Negotiating engineering changes* Supplier performance management; on time delivery & right first time quality, resolution of contractual performance issues* Budgeting management* Adhering to programme schedule; govern delays & change management across the contract* Preparing for and feeding into multi discipline reviews; Quarterly Business Reviews, Factory Accepting Test, Monthly Contract Reviews* Investigating claims and incidences /dispute resolution with suppliersYour skills and qualifications:Essential* Experience working in a similar role is essential with a background within engineering, manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Automotive or aerospace* Track record of managing similar contracts* Track record of realising savings and the ability to demonstrate this* Experience using MRP/ERM, eCommerce, Windchill* Degree in business or engineering subject or equivalent work experience in supply chain role* Excellent MS office skillsDesirable* CIPS Qualification or working towardsWhat were looking for in you:You will have excellent communication skills allowing you to engage and collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders. You are a good problem solver, with excellent negotiating skills. You will have the confidence to challenge stakeholders where appropriateand be pro-active in your style with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.Location: Glasgow - ScotstounSalary: £32,274 - £43,131 DOEBenefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working,an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.BAE SystemsAt BAE Systems, our advanced defence technology protects people and national security, and keeps critical information and infrastructure secure. We search for new ways to provide our customers with a competitive edge across the air, maritime, land and cyberdomains. We employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries, and work closely with local partners to support economic development by transferring knowledge, skills and technology.Our Naval Ships businessWe design and manufacture a range of naval ships and state of the art combat systems and equipment, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. From offshore patrol vessels through to the latest City Class Type 26 frigates that weare building for the UK Royal Navy, and the Australian Hunter Class and Canadian Surface Combatant, we are a business that operates on a truly global platform and can offer a wide range of opportunities where you can play your part in these challenging andexciting projects.Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many differentskills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do whats important to you, whether thats job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, well support a working pattern that suitsyour lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential.At BAE we want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also wantto be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.For more information on our Diversity & Inclusion work, please click here.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/or your place of birth maylimit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.#LI-DJ1