Job title\: Procurement Professional Location\: Glascoed/Radway Green. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £43,649 What you’ll be doing: Support the development and implementation of Category Sourcing Strategies Support and lead the negotiation of long-term supplier contracts for designated range of products and materials Engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers at all levels to deliver enhanced competitive and commercial performance within the contract framework Drive improvements in annual total costs for specific commodities and products Support supplier approval and onboarding process in collaboration with Supplier Quality Team and other functional support areas as required. Identify, Report and Mitigate Category and Supplier Risks Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience with Procurement sourcing Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across internal and external stakeholders Ability to analyse data, negotiate with suppliers, propose value-driven solutions and present clear recommendations Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Desirable: MCIPS qualified or willing to work towards if not currently held Contract negotiation skills and familiarity with contract terms and language Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The BAE Systems Land Procurement team: BAE Systems Defence Solutions provides munitions products to a diverse range of customers worldwide. You will join a growing strategic procurement team, looking to develop and deliver a robust category management strategy to meet our future business requirements. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, while also gaining exposure to across a diverse portfolio of exciting products and projects. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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\: 30 th September 2025 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. LI-RB1 LI-Hybrid