Technology Procurement Lead

Job Title\: Technology Procurement Lead

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

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: GG10

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

As a Procurement Lead, you will lead on behalf of the technology category management team in establishing and managing procurement plans as well as acting as a key interface between the sectors and wider Technology Procurement Team. A core focus of the role will be collaborating with business stakeholders across a complex network with an aim of driving value through understanding technology roadmaps, business requirements and helping formulate suitable procurement strategies to drive value for the business. As the lead interface, you will represent the IPS Technology Procurement team, capturing up & coming requirements whilst helping consult with key stakeholders on governance requirements. Ultimately these roles are to help drive value by creating closer links between business groups and the wider Technology Procurement team.

Core duties\:

• Act as the focal point and business partner for the Software Category Manager, supporting new requirements, renewals, and connecting projects with the wider Procurement team
• Triage and manage technology demand as the entry point to the Technology Procurement team, determining the level and type of procurement support required
• Drive value through early Procurement engagement, supporting requirements definition, pipeline planning, and sharing market, supplier intelligence, and performance data
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, policies, and procedures to enable effective, low-risk, and compliant project delivery
• Develop and maintain procurement plans and continuously improve how technology procurement support is delivered, ensuring suppliers are contracted and value is maximised

Essential Skills\:

• Experience operating in a fast paced environment including managing complex stakeholder networks and working to deadlines
• Expertise in managing technology procurement, in particular outsourced services, project services, infrastructure and hardware
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management. Ideally MCIPS Qualified or studying towards
• Experience in creating and managing procurement/sourcing plans ideally in a complex and/or technology environment
• Strong stakeholder/relationship management skills coupled with commercial acumen
• Excellent analytical abilities for evaluating supplier performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities

The IPS Technology Procurement Team\:

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within the Indirect Procurement technology category having exposure across multiple UK sectors and being involved in a number of exciting transformational projects, some of which are once in a generation! You will be provided with complexity and opportunities for career progression in a shared service environment.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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\: 15th September 2026