Purchasing & Planning Expeditor

Job Title: Procurement Professional – Expeditor Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid, 3 days per week on site We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be responsible for undertaking all aspects of supply chain related activity to cost, quality, and schedule performance, this role oversees end‑to‑end delivery execution and order book management for procurement of base spares and carried onboard spares. You’ll provide supply chain guidance aligned with corporate policy, ensuring that business requirements, governance standards, and performance objectives are consistently met while driving operational excellence across the function. Expediting open orders with an agreed range of suppliers making sure parts are delivered on time and in full in accordance with the purchase order & contract Building and maintaining supplier relationships through regular calls and visits Supporting suppliers with capacity planning & rescheduling to support build programme. Working closely with the Buyers to provide support to current blockers and facilitating meetings as required to support on time delivery Proven supply chain practitioner with strong knowledge of supply chain principles , theory, and best practice understanding of how procurement activities underpin broader business processes, systems, and governance framework Project management capability ,organisational skills, time‑management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Flexibility to travel within the UK, occasionally at short notice You’ll join a collaborative procurement team at the centre of submarine delivery, responsible for sourcing both base spares and carried‑onboard spares across all platforms. With multiple suppliers, varied equipment categories, and different procurement processes to navigate, it’s a dynamic environment that offers genuine opportunities to grow and develop.We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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. 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. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. LI-Hybrid