Job Description

Senior Buyer - 6 month contract - Scotstoun, Glasgow - £38.97 ph UMB or £29 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

We are looking for highly skilled and results-driven Category Leaders to join our Indirect Procurement Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for procurement professionals with experience to take on a key role in driving strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement excellence across a defined category. Reporting to a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for executing procurement strategies and delivering impactful results. This is an exciting opportunity that will allow you to build on your procurement career whilst working alongside various stakeholders and partners across BAE Systems on a global scale.

Role Responsibilities:

Not limited to

• Contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions
• Collaborate across teams to optimise category strategies, s hare insights, and drive continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both suppliers, internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies meet operational and strategic needs
• Support the management of the procurement pipeline, ensuring visibility and compliance with established processes
• For roles with direct reports, lead and support your team members, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to drive procurement excellence

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• Proven experience in managing procurement Tender/RFQ processes.
• Proven experience in negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the business
• Ability to build and maintain close, trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement new opportunities for process improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration-ideally within a procurement or similar environment
• In-depth knowledge and experience in managing categories, including risk and opportunity management, to deliver value and ensure effective sourcing strategies

Security Requirements: BPSS

This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting.