Undergraduate Procurement
About this role
Job Advertisement: Undergraduate Electronic Systems Procurement Placement
Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (on behalf of BAE Systems)
Location: Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom (Hybrid working arrangement: expected on-site 3-4 days per week)
Job Type: 12-Month Undergraduate Placement
Salary: £25,900 per annum
Start Date: 21st June 2027
Application Deadline: 16th June 2028
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with BAE Systems to find a driven and analytical undergraduate for a 12-month Undergraduate Electronic Systems Procurement Placement based in Rochester.
Step into a global powerhouse and kickstart your career where it matters most. Working within Category Management and Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), you will help deliver value for money through strategic supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement coordination. You will act as a vital bridge between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, supporting cutting-edge defense and aerospace technologies—including the iconic Striker II Helmet and advanced flight control computers.
Core Responsibilities
Purchase Order Management: Receive requisitions and process Purchase Orders efficiently in accordance with established procurement procedures.
Cost Optimization: Identify cost reduction and avoidance opportunities through effective supplier negotiations and budget tracking.
ERP & Order Book Integrity: Maintain accurate supplier order books and ensure current data is meticulously updated within the ERP system.
Supply Chain Resolution: Handle supplier returns, ensuring proper root-cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), address performance issues at a senior level, and maintain strong, collaborative communication interfaces.
Reporting: Produce key reports and professional presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For
Academic Requirement: On track to achieve a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in a Supply Chain, Business, or Finance-related discipline.
Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities, paired with keen analytical skills and attention to detail.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of defense and security solutions, all applicants must, as a minimum, achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and meet relevant export control and UK residency requirements.
Why Join BAE Systems?
Career with Purpose: Contribute to technology-led solutions that shape a safer future across land, sea, air, and space.
Growth & Development: Access lifelong learning, dedicated mentors, and first-class training programmes designed to step up your professional development.
Wellbeing & Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary of £25,900 alongside flexible benefits tailored to support your financial and personal wellbeing.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and sustainable ways of working.