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