Procurement group lead 12 Month Contract Based: Warton Hourly Rate: £50.00 Paye or £67.47 Umbrella inside IR35 Onsite – 3 days per week Full time – 37 hours Monday – Friday Overview BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Procurement Group Leader to join our Training & Manpower team, playing a key role in leading strategic supplier management across complex development and support programmes. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, international customers and suppliers, helping to shape long-term training and manpower strategy while delivering value for money across a global supply base Responsibilities Acting as the Procurement Business Partner for the Training category, influencing strategy and growth plans Leading strategic procurement activities across international suppliers for all Air platforms and programmes Delivering value-for-money sourcing solutions that meet both current and future business needs Negotiating commercial terms, contracts and pricing agreements Managing supplier performance, risk mitigation, obsolescence and supply chain resilience Supporting affordability and cost-reduction initiatives through continuous improvement Collaborating with engineering, commercial, legal, programme and finance teams Representing Procurement in governance forums internally and externally Engaging with international customer-facing teams across Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia ravelling to supplier and customer sites as required Skills & Experience Proven experience in supplier relationship and performance management Strong negotiation, commercial and contract management capability Experience managing complex stakeholders and resolving conflict Understanding of supplier risk and opportunity management Experience supporting UK, European and Export bids and campaigns Confident analysing, presenting and influencing using procurement data Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Clearance: BPSS If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information. About BAE: BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.