Senior Procurement Professional - Learning & Development

Senior Procurement Professional - Learning & Development

Posted 1 week ago by Barclay Meade

Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
City of Preston, England

Summary: The Senior Procurement Professional will lead and support procurement activities focused on Skills Training and Education Services at BAE Systems. This role involves developing and maintaining a category strategy, managing supplier relationships, and engaging with internal stakeholders. The position is part of the Learning & Development Category within the Indirect Procurement Services team. The candidate will be responsible for optimizing procurement processes and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development, review, and maintenance of a robust category strategy for Learning & Development procurement.
  • Lead sourcing exercises and manage the end-to-end procurement process for category requirements.
  • Support the Supplier Relationship Management approach to maximize value from supplier relationships.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and address escalations promptly.
  • Act as the first contact point for procurement of Skills Training and Education services.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and procedures.

Key Skills:

  • CIPS qualified.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes including RFI, RFP, RFQ, and tender activities.
  • Contract Management.
  • Contract Negotiation.
  • Excellent Stakeholder Management and Communication skills.
  • Interest in Learning & Development and the Education sector.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Preston

Country: England

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other