Job title:Category leader (14 Months Contact)
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
What you’ll be doing:
·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
·Deliver robust sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver optimium 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
·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
·Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility
·Be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of consultancy and associated services
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
·Significant exposure and/or experience of the Defence Industry
·A high level of contract knowledge, including experience negotiating terms and conditions
·Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
·Contract negotiation
·Supplier relationship management
·Degree-level qualified, or significant professional experience
Desirable:
·Significant experience of the Consultancy industry, market and commercial models
·Experience of managing Consultancy Contracts and/or Consultancy Suppliers
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 Indirect Procurement team:
Playing a key role in supporting the BAE Systems Professional services Category you will be, working across all of our Business Units.
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 15th April 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.
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