Procurement Leader – Digital Solutions Lead

Job Title: Procurement Leader – Digital Solutions Lead

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid – 3 days per week

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Salary: £47,271+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description: 

You’ll be developing and leading key elements of the Digital & Data portfolio and roadmap for the Submarines Supply Chain across all programmes, carrying out business and technical analysis to shape data and digital solutions for the Supply Chain function, and working closely with stakeholders across IM&T and submarine delivery programmes to ensure alignment, engagement, and effective delivery.

Core duties:

• Acting as key point of contact for Digital & Data discussions held between Submarines SCM, IM&T, other functions & programmes, BAE Group, sector and divisions
• Identifying the optimal digital change to improve the performance of the Supply Chain function, alongside that of the wider submarine delivery programme, guiding small project teams to deliver such solutions
• Supporting the introduction of technical change governance and process to improve overall systems reliability and function
• Managing a small team of direct reports, whilst influencing a wider team of stakeholders and mentees engaged in the delivery of Submarines Digital and Data initiatives
• Contributing to Supply Chain Excellence by supporting activities that deliver on People, Process & Technology, ensuring the Supply Chain function is fit for the future

Essential Skills:

• Exposure and delivery of Digital & Data Projects and Programmes would be highly advantageous, including previous experience scoping and developing IT & Technology strategies and implementation.
• Significant recent experience leading digital & data initiatives across a range of emerging technologies
• Experience performing technical analysis, alongside a good working knowledge of data & digital solutions including ERP, Database, Reporting & Web based applications
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to produce high level briefing packages
• Professional Supply Chain or Project Management qualifications (eg CIPS or APM) or equivalent by experience

The Supply Chain Digital & Data team:

This role sits within the Supply Chain Excellence team, delivering Data & Digital solutions that enhance efficiency, eliminate duplication, and support best‑practice change. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you’ll gain varied development opportunities across BAE. You’ll collaborate with a diverse team to provide essential capability for the Supply Chain function and contribute to the UK’s National Defence Programme. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 10th April 2026

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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