Senior Procurement Officer

To contribute to all aspects of the Procurement activities of the line of business to facilitate the maximisation of business success in line with agreed targets.

To ensure all legally binding Company commitments are agreed in accordance with BAE Systems Saudi Arabia policies and procedures

Contribute to the production of contractual documentation in assigned areas in line with all relevant BAE Systems Saudi Arabia requirements and procedures

Prepare documents, reports, etc. in support of contract negotiations to facilitate the smooth and successful conclusion of negotiations

Assist in the preparation of payment strategies and policies in assigned areas, in accordance with all relevant BAE Systems Saudi Arabia requirements and procedures

Prepare and issue purchase orders for subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with established procurement policies, issue requests for proposals and verify invoices prior to payment.

Assess sub-contractors proposals.

Check and validate invoices to ensure that value is obtained and correct payments are made to sub-contractors.

Carry out vetting of purchase orders and work transfer authorities in line with all relevant BAE Systems Saudi Arabia requirements and procedures.

Co-ordinate and prepare requests for proposals and ensure correct approvals are obtained for their issue.

Prepare non-disclosure agreements to protect the commercial interests of the business.

Provide, as directed, long and short-term forecasts of expenditure and cash flow, and produce reports as required on actual expenditure.

Assist in the evaluation of procurement risk to support the minimisation of risk

Provide procurement advice/guidance to non-procurement staff within the line of business.

Identify risks in relation to assigned supplier contracts and propose responses in line with policies in order to maximise business return.

Liaison, or support meetings, with Internal and External suppliers/customers as appropriate

Support Tender analysis and administration.

Support production of Procurement plans in support of LCM

Good understanding and application of the Functional Governance Manual and the Procurement Manual.