Job Title:Procurement Leader – Construction MajorProjects
Location:Barrow In Furness/Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexibleworking arrangements please speak to your recruiter aboutthe options for this particular role.
Salary: Circa £52,000depending on experience
Who weare:
Join BAE Systems and you’llbe part of something bigger. As a valued member of our globalcolleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectivesto help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll betrusted to play your part in delivering the advanced,technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions oftomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space,there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could takeyou.
JobDescription:
You will play a keyrole in leadingprocurement and contracting activities across construction andinfrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-yearinvestment programme.
Working closely withinternal stakeholders including engineering, SHE, quality and project teams,you will lead thedevelopment and implementation of procurement approaches acrossdefined work packages, balancing cost, risk, programme requirementsand buildability, while driving value through the supplychain.
You will lead procurement activitiesincluding tendering, commercial evaluation and supplier engagement,supporting successful delivery of construction packages andensuring strongcommercial outcomes.
Coreduties:
- Develop anddeliver procurement strategies for construction and infrastructureworks, including civils, building and associatedpackages
- Lead end-to-end procurement ofconstruction packages, including market engagement, tendering, bidevaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award
- Work alongside project and engineering teams to alignprocurement activities with programme milestones, cost plans anddelivery priorities
- Lead supplier and contractornegotiations to achieve best value and robust commercialoutcomes
- Support the selection of appropriatecontract forms and commercial arrangements (e.g. NEC orsimilar)
- Ensure cost, risk and programmeconsiderations are fully integrated into procurement decisions
- Identify and manage supply chain risks,ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
- Support ongoing supplier performance and ensure deliveryagainst agreed cost, quality and programme expectations
EssentialSkills:
- Experience inprocurement, commercial or supply chain roles within construction,infrastructure or major projects
- Understandingof cost, commercial management and procurementprocesses in a project environment
- Experienceworking with contractors and suppliers across construction orinfrastructure delivery
- Familiarity withstandard forms of construction contract such as NEC, JCT orequivalent
- Ability to manage tender processes,evaluate bids and support contract negotiations
- Strongstakeholder managementand communication skills
The Procurement InfrastructureTeam:
This is an excitingopportunity to be a part of a growing team where you will get theopportunity to work closely with the wider business and itsexternal professional teams to develop sourcing and contractingsolutions for an investment programme. Join a dynamic and rapidlygrowing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generationinfrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involvedin a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make atangible difference.
Why BAESystems?
Here you’ll build acareer with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelonglearning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can growyour career with confidence and be empowered tobe your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoyrewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family,support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as abalanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways ofworking and with a strong sense of shared purpose,our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proudof the difference you make.
Aplace where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace whereeveryone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity ofbackgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams andis vital to the work we do.
Please be aware thatmany roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and exportcontrol restrictions.These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, anynationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birthcan restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieveBaseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also requirehigher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vettinglevel required for therole, to allow for meaningful security vettingchecks.
ClosingDate: 21st April 2026
We reservethe right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficientapplications for therole. Therefore, if you are interested, please submityour application as early as possible.
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