About

• Job Title: Procurement Group Leader - DLF Value
• Location: Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
• Salary: £56,766+ (DOE)

What you’ll be doing

• Support all sourcing and strategic activity for the defined Suppliers including negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions as applicable
• Introduce and influence supply strategies, via continuous improvement, to ensure an affordable, innovative and sustainable solution is being delivered
• On-board new suppliers and support resource solutions to mitigate risk and resilience
• Mentor a small team of buyers, and interface across the Air business and with other teams and functions, such as PM, Engineering, Commercial, Finance
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the product or service provision meets the governance requirements of the business and our customers and delivers optimum value for money
• Maintain supplier relationships and be the primary interface for commercial and contractual issues
• Travel to various Suppliers as and when required

Your skills and experiences

Essential

• Negotiation skills – experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations
• A Continuous Improvement mind-set with the ability to identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a Procurement (or similar) environment
• Detailed understanding and experience of supplier risk and opportunity coordination
• Working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Microsoft Office programs particularly in Excel. With the ability to compile data, interpret and propose recommendations through reports and presentations

Desirable

• You will have, or be working towards MCIPS or have a similar professional qualification OR hold a degree in a business related subject (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance)
• Experience of coordinating a consumables and chemicals category
• Experience working in a focused/complex environment

Benefits

• As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Procurement Direct Line Feed Value Team

• The Procurement DLF Value Team supports the wider Procurement SDU by maintaining key supplier portfolios across all Air platforms and throughout the full aircraft lifecycle. The team focuses on achieving value for money through careful review of supplier pricing, guiding affordability activity, and maintaining supply chain resilience through effective risk coordination.
• They work closely with suppliers to encourage consistent performance and build constructive working relationships, while also supporting Life Cycle Management and wider governance activity. The team collaborates across functions, contributes to continuous improvement, and provides a supportive environment with opportunities for development. Limited UK travel may be required (up to once a month).
• 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
• Closing Date: 4th December 2025
• 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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