Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £56,000+ dependent on experience + 10% bonus

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.

Role description:

Reporting to the Ship Repair Delivery Supply Chain Manager, to work with the wider supply chain team, Operations and Engineering teams to provide a resource to plan, select, negotiate, purchase, expedite and make available requirements to meet stringent project cost, quality and timescales relating to the Ship Repair Delivery business stream.To contribute to the development of the Warship Support Supply Chain function to harness opportunities for operations delivery, the function and BAE wide strategic initiatives. To provide governance for all processes associated with the supply of materials. To manage a team of procurement professionals..

Core Duties:

• Delivery of all materials/services for Ship Repair in line with business KPIs and correct quality standards, with key focus on supplier performance and relationship management, working closely with the Supply Chain Platform Managers
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder to help lead Continuous improvement initiatives
• To identify potential risks and issues and work with the wider team to find resolutions.
• Develop a communications structure to manage Supply Chain status, performance, and critical issues management within a project and functional management structure.
• Provide inputs to support the achievements of the financial objectives for orders, sales, margin and cash, contributing to the overall business Integrated Business Plan for current and future periods as required

Essential skills:

• Procurement, process and performance knowledge to develop the function using enabling technologies to exceed or meet the business objectives
• Commercial and contractual acumen
• Line Management experience
• MCIPS advantageous

Procurement Manager – Ship Repair team:

You will be leading a team of procurement professionals, you are expected to contribute to the development of the Warship Support Supply Chain function to harness opportunities for operational delivery, people development, the function and BAE wide strategic initiatives. You will also provide governance for all processes associated with the supply of materials.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to develop your career within BAE Systems due to exposure gained across multiple business areas.

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.

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: 6th July 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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