Overview
Job Title: Procurement Professional – Commodities
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid, Monday & Tuesday on site with flexibility for more pending business needs
We offer 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.
Role Description
As a key member of the Commodities team, you will oversee a broad range of commodity activities across both transactional procurement and major subcontract management for the Dreadnought programme. Your work will involve close collaboration with suppliers and subtier suppliers, as well as regular engagement with cross‑functional internal teams, ensuring seamless delivery, strong commercial performance, and effective supply chain coordination.
Core Duties
* Leading several weekly calls/meetings with the Supplier, sub-tier Supplier and internal teams.
* Ensuring Purchase orders are up to date and aligned to the CAM budget, payment milestones have a valid forecast date
* Ensuring Terms & Conditions are updated as required, requisitions placed on order and supplier payments managed in accordance with Governance process
* Progressing Alterations through to approval including sourcing appropriate budgets
* Supporting Supplier visits both onsite and at suppliers’ site
Essential Skills
* Solid understanding of contract administration, including managing purchase orders, tracking payment milestones and maintaining accurate documentation in line within a Supply Chain environment
* Ability to build good, effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels while confidently challenging assumptions and driving constructive, solution‑focused discussions
* Previous experience using Team Centre and ERP systems such as SAP
* Willingness and flexibility to participate in regular supplier visits
The Commodities Team
The Commodities Team is a highly collaborative group at the core of our Supply Chain function, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain to manage a broad transactional procurement scope that supports a large portion of the Dreadnought build. This is an exciting phase of the programme, with opportunities to contribute directly to delivery while gaining exposure through occasional UK supplier visits. Joining now means stepping into a team with real momentum and the potential to play a key role in future programmes. 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. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect
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: 10th April 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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