BAE Systems
Senior Procurement Professional
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Senior Procurement Professional
Procurement Professional – Construction Major Projects
Location: Barrow-In-Furness/Preston. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available – discuss options with your recruiter.
Salary: Circa £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Who we are
Join BAE Systems, and you’ll be part of something impactful. As an integral member of a global team, you’ll harness your unique expertise to drive innovative defense, aerospace, and security solutions — shaping a safer future for all. Careers here span from beneath the ocean’s surface to the furthest reaches of space — the possibilities are boundless.
Job Description
As part of this Procurement Professional – Construction Major Projects role, you will:
- Support procurement and commercial activities across construction and infrastructure projects, including a £10-year investment programme.
- Work closely with project teams to refine procurement strategies, balancing cost, risk, programme requirements, and buildability while maximizing supply chain value.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Managing tendering, commercial evaluations, and supplier engagement to deliver construction packages successfully.
- Aligning procurement activities with project timelines and stakeholder requirements.
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Core Duties
- Support the full procurement cycle for construction and civil work packages.
- Facilitate market engagement, tender evaluations, and contract awards (including NEC/JCT frameworks).
- Collaborate with project teams to optimize procurement against delivery schedules.
- Evaluate tender submissions for:
- Pricing accuracy
- Scope fidelity
- Commercial viability
- Foster stakeholder relationships, ensuring suppliers and contractors adhere to project needs.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities within procurement frameworks.
- Drive cost-focused discussions, including value engineering and budget oversight.
- Maintain procurement documentation and compliance with governance standards.
Essential Skills
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments (preferably with commercial/supply chain exposure).
- Familiarity with industry-standard contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT) applied to project environments.
- Understanding of commercial, cost/procurement principles and how they align with project success.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative workspace environments.
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About The Team
A dynamic Procurement Infrastructure Team offers a chance to shape a £10+ billion North West investment programme. Join a fast-growing unit at the frontline of transformative infrastructure development, offering tangible impact through your expertise.
Why BAE Systems?
- Career progression with lifelong learning opportunities and meaningful work.
- Tailored rewards for both financial and personal growth — backed by supportive culture and sustainable practices.
- Inclusive environment: diversity drives innovation; we emphasize belonging and empowerment.
Important Notes
- Some roles carry security/export restrictions (affecting nationality, residency, or assumed additional впт checks).
- Mandatory: achieving Baseline Personnel Security. Additional vetting requirements (e.g., 5–10 years UK residency) may apply for sensitive positions.
Closing Date: 15th July 2026 Early applications encouraged — the role may close prematurely due to high demand. Apply soon.
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