Job Title:
Technology Procurement
Lead
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:
Circa £50,000 depending 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:
As a Procurement
Lead, you will
lead
on behalf of the technology category
management
team in establishing and
managing
procurement plans as well as acting as a key interface between the sectors and wider Technology Procurement Team. A core focus of
the role
will be collaborating with business stakeholders across a
complex
network with an aim of driving value through understanding technology roadmaps, business requirements and helping formulate suitable procurement strategies to drive value for the business. As the
lead
interface, you will represent the IPS Technology Procurement team, capturing up & coming requirements whilst helping consult with key stakeholders on governance requirements. Ultimately these roles are to help drive value by creating closer links between business groups and the wider Technology Procurement team.
Core duties:
Act as the focal point and business partner for the Software Category
Manager, supporting new requirements, renewals, and connecting projects with the wider Procurement team
Triage and
manage
technology demand as the entry point to the Technology Procurement team,
determining
the level and
type
of procurement support required
Drive value through early Procurement engagement, supporting requirements definition, pipeline planning, and sharing market, supplier intelligence, and performance data
Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and procedures to enable effective, low-risk, and compliant project delivery
Develop and maintain procurement plans and continuously improve how technology procurement support is delivered, ensuring suppliers are contracted and value is maximised
Essential Skills:
Experience operating in a
fast paced
environment including
managing
complex
stakeholder networks and working to deadlines
Expertise
in
managing
technology procurement, in particular outsourced services, project services, infrastructure and hardware
Experience in procurement and supply chain
management. Ideally MCIPS Qualified or studying towards
Experience in creating and
managing
procurement/sourcing plans ideally in a
complex
and/or technology environment
Strong
stakeholder/relationship
management
skills coupled with commercial acumen
Excellent
analytical
abilities for evaluating supplier performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities
The IPS Technology Procurement Team:
This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within the Indirect Procurement technology category having exposure across multiple UK sectors and being involved in a number of exciting transformational projects, some of which are once in a generation! You will be provided with complexity and opportunities for career progression in a shared service environment.
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:
22nd 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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