Procurement Graduate (Sep 2025)

Job description

• BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however, it is expected on our Graduate program you will be required to attend your site 2 – 3 days per week.
• Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business.
• The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on-site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.

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, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing

• Join our dynamic Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) team, which is at the forefront of an exhilarating transformation and growth phase, offering a unique and vibrant workplace.
• As part of our team, you will engage in impactful work that not only drives our global procurement strategies forward but also shapes the future of our diverse and expansive operations.
• Here, innovation meets opportunity, allowing you to explore a wide array of projects across different sectors and develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• With a commitment to professional development and a culture that values individual contributions, IPS is not just a place to work—it’s a place where you can thrive and make a real difference.

Duties and responsibilities

• Engaging with stakeholders across all business units to develop and deliver our global procurement strategies
• Supporting negotiations on existing and new contracts to ensure the best cost/service solution to the business whilst striving for world-class solutions.
• Managing suppliers to ensure there is a professional and effective business relationship with necessary metrics in place
• Performing elements of operational procurement such as requisition and invoice approval. 
• Being involved at all stages of project lifecycles, starting with stakeholder and demand management, sourcing and tendering, and contract negotiation. 

Skills

As a minimum requirement, you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction/Quantity Surveying qualification or similar.

Opportunities for growth and development

• We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing them with diverse experiences.
• With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for employees to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community involvement

In addition to professional development BAE Systems value community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and career development

• Recognizing the importance of retaining talented individuals, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs.
• These initiatives aim to help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

• Salary: £34,000 & £2,000 Welcome Bonus
• You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance program, Cycle2work, and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. 
• On commencement of employment, you will be paid a one-off non-consolidated lump sum payment of £2,000 (the “Welcome Payment”).
• The Welcome Payment is subject to the normal deductions and will be paid with your first salary payment.
• This provides you with the perfect opportunity to ease your transition, whether this be relocation costs, securing housing, ensuring smooth and reliable transport needs, or anything to help kick-start your career in BAE Systems.