Job Description

Location

Glascoed, United KingdomHEAD OFFICE


PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN


EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS



Job title: Senior Buyer - Infrastructure



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



Salary: Circa 55,000 depending on skills and experience



What you'll be doing:


Liaise with key stakeholders to determine their product and service needs Support development and deployment of the sourcing and contracting process for Indirect Procurement Support the development and deployment of Category Management strategy templates and resources to ensure category strategies are documented and deployed in a consistent manner Support the management the Procurement Pipeline Reviews and forward visibility of the Procurement Pipeline and ensure compliancy with the process Support a review of standardisation of key procurement processes aligned to best practice Support the development and deployment of a Sustainability plan across Indirect Procurement that aligns to the Supply Chain Sustainability strategy Engage with the wider business to ensure the processes meets the needs of the business
Your skills and experiences:


Track record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies Experience managing contract negotiations Experience managing supplier relationships Experience relating to Plant & Equipment and/or Construction projects Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Benefits:



As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.



The Infrastructure Category Team:



Joining a growing team, you'll engage with a number of key stakeholders across the UK Infrastructure Procurement department. You'll help provide innovative solutions in a challenging and rewarding environment, having real opportunity to develop your procurement career.



Why BAE Systems?



This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.



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: 25th July 2025



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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HEAD OFFICE


PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN


EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS