Procurement Group Leader

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Group Leader to join the team with our prestigious client BAE Systems at their site in Warton, this is a hybrid role with 3 days per week on-site these days can be flexibleRole Description• The Procurement Group Leader will play a critical role in leading strategic supplier management across the Capability Insertion Training & Manpower team and the Procurement Service Delivery Unit.• This includes managing, amongst others, delivering complex development & support programmes, whilst supporting the development of the long term Training & Manpower strategy.• You will be responsible for managing performance, driving value for money and aligning procurement strategy with wider business and customer requirements.• The role involves regular stakeholder engagement and influencing at senior levels internally and externally.Core DutiesTypical duties include (but are not limited to):• Act as the Procurement Business Partner for the Training Category working with the Business to develop and strategically influence the Training growth agenda• Lead strategic procurement activities across an international supply base for all Air platforms and programmes• Lead strategic engagements with international customer facing teams (e.g. Europe, Middle East, South East Asia)• Deliver value-for-money sourcing solutions that meet current and future requirements.• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts and price agreements with suppliers.• Drive supplier risk mitigation, obsolescence management and supply chain resilience.• Support affordability and cost-reduction initiatives through continuous improvement.• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, commercial, legal, programmes and finance teams.• Represent Procurement in internal and external governance activities.• Travel to supplier and customer sites as required.Knowledge, Skills and QualificationsKnowledge:Essential:• Demonstrated experience of supplier relationship and performance management.• Continuous improvement mindset with examples of value delivery.• Strong understanding of supplier risk and opportunity management.• Experience of dealing with volatile stakeholders and managing conflict.• Experience of working on UK, European and Export bids and campaigns. Desirable Skills:• Experience in complex programme procurement environments, including capability development and insertion.• Knowledge of aerospace or defence sector supplier strategies.• Understanding of governance and life cycle managementSkills:Essential:• Strong negotiation, commercial and contract management skills.• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, with a focus on building trusted relationships.• Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools.• Confident in compiling, analysing and presenting procurement data and proposals.Desirable Skills:• Prior experience of leading strategic supplier negotiationsQualifications:• MCIPS qualified or equivalent