The Role Will lead and support procurement activities, including: category management, sourcing, supplier relationship management, engaging with internal stakeholders and end users. Will cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, keeping stakeholders and end users updated and involved in relevant procurements. Will support the development, delivery and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise BAE Systems' approach to the procurement of Skills Training and Education Services from the external market. Will form part of the Learning & Development Category within the People Services Category team in Indirect Procurement Services, within BAE Systems UK & International Shared Services - which delivers common and transactional services on behalf of the BAE Systems group. Role Responsibilities: Not limited to Will support the development, review and maintenance of a robust category strategy to optimise BAE Systems' approach to the procurement of Learning & Development, Skills Training, Education and associated services from the external market. Will lead sourcing exercises in line with the category strategy and company processes to deliver the optimum outcomes for the enterprise and will manage or oversee the end-to-end procurement process (stakeholder and demand management, sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management) for category requirements. Will support the Indirect Procurement Services (IPS) Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) approach to secure maximum value from existing and new relationships, including involving key internal stakeholders in the process. Will foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and requirement owners and promptly address any escalations within their area of responsibility. Will be the business-facing first contact point for the procurement of Skills Training, Education and associated services. Will have a continuous improvement mindset and will work with key internal stakeholders to review the relevant processes and procedures, identify and execute opportunities to optimise ways of working. What BAE Systems are looking for, from you: CIPS qualified. Knowledge of end to end procurement processes including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ) and tender activities including: communication with suppliers, tender issue via sourcing platform, tender receipt, tender evaluation, down selection and contract placement and management. Contract Management. Contract Negotiation. Excellent Stakeholder Management and Communication skills. An interest in Learning & Development and the Education sector. Security Requirements: BPSS only This role requires you to obtain a basic disclosure along with employment reference checks before starting. The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.