Indirect Procurement Category Lead IT Services

Preston (Hybrid – 1-2 days onsite)
12-Month Maternity Cover
37 Hours per Week
£35.00 per hour PAYE
Inside IR35

Morson are recruiting on behalf of BAE Systems for an experienced Indirect Procurement Category Lead to join their Procurement & Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity to support strategic IT procurement activities, manage key supplier relationships, and play a key role in delivering procurement solutions across a variety of IT projects.

• Lead procurement activity across the full IT project lifecycle, from sourcing through to contract award.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, governance, performance, and contract changes.
• Negotiate commercial contracts, pricing, and service agreements.
• Support IT procurement transformation projects and supplier transition activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, managing procurement queries and ensuring compliance.
• Support operational procurement activities, including requisition and invoice approvals.
• Manage supplier transition activities from incumbent providers to new suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.

Essential

• Commercial procurement experience with strong contract negotiation skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience within IT or Technology procurement.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification.
• IT-related qualification.

If you're an experienced procurement professional looking to join BAE Systems, one of the UK's leading Aerospace & Defence organisations, we'd love to hear from you.