Procurement Professional

Job Title: Procurement Professional

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid – 3 days per week

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

Salary: From £42,215 (DOE)

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 You’ll be developing and leading elements of the SC Digital & Data portfolio and roadmap across all Submarines programmes, capturing business requirements to shape data and digital solutions for the Supply Chain function, and working closely with stakeholders across IM&T and submarine delivery programmes to ensure alignment, engagement, and effective delivery.

Core Duties

  • Performing business and technical analysis on Supply Chain processes to inform data & digital solutions, collaborating closely with stakeholders within IM&T and submarine delivery programmes
  • Identifying the optimal data or digital change to improve the performance of the Supply Chain function, alongside that of the wider submarine delivery programme
  • Contributing to Supply Chain Excellence by supporting activities that deliver on People, Process & Technology, ensuring the Supply Chain function is fit for the future
Essential Skills
  • Experience working in the end-to-end procurement process activities, alongside a good working knowledge of data & digital usage
  • Experience of business change including data & digital solutions within a large, complex, organisation, including as-is and to-be business process mapping
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Professional Supply Chain or project management qualifications (eg CIPS or APM)
The Supply Chain Digital & Data Team This role will work within the Supply Chain Excellence team focusing on delivering the required Data & Digital solutions to support the Supply Chain function and wider business. The aim is to provide an enabling capability across this area of Data & Digital that removes duplication, increases efficiency and effectiveness and delivers best practice change initiatives. This is a fast-paced environment with a varied range of development opportunities, including within the wider BAE Group. You will be working as part of a diverse team to deliver a crucial part of the UK’s National Defence Programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 14th July 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 applicatio

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