Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager

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

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

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:

As a Procurement Manager (IT Software), you will lead the sourcing, supplier management and commercial strategy for a portfolio of engineering software and technology suppliers. Working closely with Engineering, IT and business stakeholders, you will drive value, manage commercial risk and support the delivery of strategic technology objectives.

Core duties:

• Lead and develop a small, high-performing procurement team, providing coaching, direction and support
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management with key software vendors and technology partners
• Negotiate and deliver Enterprise Agreements, software licensing arrangements and other complex commercial contracts
• Engage with IT and other business stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, support technology roadmaps and understand future demand
• Lead complex sourcing activities, renewals and commercial negotiations to deliver cost, value and performance improvements
• Provide procurement leadership and commercial guidance on software, SaaS and related technology requirements

Essential Skills:

• Significant procurement experience within software, technology, engineering software or IT infrastructure categories
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement strategy development
• Demonstrable success in supplier relationship management and managing strategic vendor partnerships
• Experience leading, developing or mentoring procurement professionals

The IPS Technology Procurement Team:

As part of this role you will get the opportunity to lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, providing direction, coaching and support to deliver category objectives and strong procurement outcomes. Through effective stakeholder engagement, supplier management and negotiation, you will influence how engineering software and related technology services are sourced and managed across the organisation.

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: 21st October 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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