Procurement Professional

Job Title: Procurement Professional

Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £27,000+ dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, 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 take you.

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Procurement Operations team, playing a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient, compliant and high-quality procurement services. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end transactional procurement activities, from processing requisitions and purchase orders to maintaining accurate supplier data and resolving queries across the company. Working closely with Category Leads , internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will help to deliver for the company, improve processes and support performance reporting. This role offers the chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives , including automation and operational excellence, while ensuring all activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Core duties:

• Process requisitions and purchase order amendments in line with agreed service levels as part of the Procurement Operations & Systems team
• Partner with Indirect Procurement Category Leads to support delivery of procurement strategies
• Manage outstanding debt and reporting, including leading regular reviews and collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Maintain accurate supplier data and records across procurement systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP, Oracle) while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
• Monitor team performance metrics, contribute to dashboards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives , including automation and process enhancements
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement queries, provide cross-team support, and assist with activities such as export control documentation and shared service projects

Essential Skills:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage high volumes of transactional work accurately
• Foundation level knowledge of the requirements of end-to-end procurement and business processes
• High level of IT literacy, including advanced use of the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate system records
• Strong problem-solving, time management , and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and service levels
• Good understanding of the Requisition-to-Order process and systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Coupa or other ERP platforms) is desirable

The Procurement Operations Team:

The Procurement Operations team within our Shared Services business is responsible for executing indirect procurement transactions and purchase order placement across UK lines of business.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to directly support the business while looking for opportunities to improve on our procurement offering to become best in class. It is an exciting time to be joining the Procurement Operations & Systems Team, with a number of structural changes being carried out to improve efficiency and people development.

As part of the Shared Services team, you’ll be at the heart of this endeavour – working closely with our Air, Maritime, Land and Cyber and Digital Intelligence businesses to support our customers around the world.

Join us and you’ll be encouraged and rewarded to excel in this important work. Apply your talent where it counts.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 26th June 2026

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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