Category Lead (Procurement)

BAE Systems
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 53,000+ annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Stakeholder management","Influencing","Commercial negotiation","Supplier relationship management","Risk management"]

Lead indirect procurement sourcing activities as a subject-matter expert across multiple business units. You’ll provide commercial guidance, negotiate and manage contracts and Statements of Work, and support compliance including IR35 and contingent labour. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand demand and technology roadmaps, analyse spend and supplier performance, and resolve complex contractual/category issues—driving value, risk management, and continuous improvement within the technology professional services category.

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BAE Systems
BAE Systems
4 days ago

Category Lead (Procurement)

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Job Summary

Lead indirect procurement sourcing activities as a subject-matter expert across multiple business units. You’ll provide commercial guidance, negotiate and manage contracts and Statements of Work, and support compliance including IR35 and contingent labour. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand demand and technology roadmaps, analyse spend and supplier performance, and resolve complex contractual/category issues—driving value, risk management, and continuous improvement within the technology professional services category.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead sourcing activities for consultancy, systems integration, managed services, professional services and related technology requirements.
  • •Negotiate and deliver commercial agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs) and contractual arrangements to meet business requirements.
  • •Manage contracts throughout the lifecycle to ensure value delivery, compliance and effective risk management.
  • •Support application of IR35 and contingent labour compliance, working with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure appropriate SOWs are utilised.
  • •Analyse spend, supplier performance and market trends, identifying opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 53,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in procurement, category management or sourcing roles covering technology professional services, consultancy, managed services or related categories.
  • •Demonstrable experience negotiating commercial agreements, contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs).
  • •Experience managing supplier relationships and strategic suppliers.
  • •Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple business functions.
  • •MCIPS qualified or willing to work towards professional accreditation.
Experience:Technology servicesConsultancyManaged servicesProfessional services
Skills:Stakeholder managementInfluencingCommercial negotiationSupplier relationship managementRisk management
Certifications:MCIPS
Tech Stack:IR35

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Baseline Personnel Security Standard

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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