The Role
Will lead and support procurement activities, including: category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management in respect of the Consultancy sub-category which delivery contracting solutions to enable the delivery of Consultancy work across all Business Units.
Will form part of the Consultacy Category within the Professional Services Category team in Indirect Procurement Services, within BAE Systems UK & International Shared Services - which delivers common and transactional services on behalf of the BAE Systems group.
Role Responsibilities:
Not limited to...
Will support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise BAE Systems' approach to the procurement of consultancy and associated services from the external market.
Will deliver robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimum outcomes for the enterprise and will manage or oversee the end-to-end procurement process (stakeholder and demand management, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management) for category requirements.
Will implement the Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach to secure maximum value from existing and new relationships, including involving key internal stakeholders in the process.
Will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility.
Will be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of consultancy and associated services.
Will have a continuous improvement mindset and will work with key internal stakeholders to review relevant processes and procedures, identify and execute opportunities to optimise ways of working.
What BAE Systems are looking for from you:
Significant experience of the Consultancy industry, market and commercial models.
A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience.
CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma (MCIPS) or willing to work towards (preferred).
Security Requirements: SC
This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.
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