Graduate Defence Solutions Supply Chain

Job title: Graduate Defence Solutions Supply Chain

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Hampshire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Who we are

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 trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

Procurement plays a critical role in ensuring our business has the products, services and supplier partnerships needed to deliver successful programmes and projects.

As a graduate, you will gain experience across a range of procurement activities, including sourcing suppliers, managing supplier relationships, supporting contract and purchasing processes, and analysing data to identify opportunities for improvement. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you’ll develop commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and an understanding of responsible and sustainable supply chains. You’ll receive mentoring, structured development and hands-on experience while building the commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills needed for a successful career in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Core duties

• Support sourcing and procurement activities across a variety of categories and projects.

• Work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to help deliver goods and services on time and within budget.

• Assist with supplier selection, commercial evaluations, and contract administration.

• Analyse procurement and supplier data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and governance requirements.

• Develop strong commercial, communication, and stakeholder management skills through structured learning and practical experience.

The Defence Solutions Team

Become part of the only provider of complex powerful attack warships to the Royal Navy. Services range from warship availability, equipment and facilities, management training, product development and through life support for radar, frigates and the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft carrier.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. 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. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

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. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Economics, Finance and Accounting, Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Politics, Policy or Social Sciences.

Start date: 6th September 2027

Length of contract: Permanent contract