Date Posted:
2026-07-29
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Glenrothes, Fife
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
Benefits:
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£: Competitive salary
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Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
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6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
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25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
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Car/Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
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Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
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Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
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Enhanced sick pay
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Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
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Private Medical Insurance – dependant on grade
Work Culture
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37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
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Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
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Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
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Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
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Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.
About us
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
Weapons
Our Weapons business works ethically, to provide complex weapons systems to customers. We equip the Royal Air Force with capabilities such as AMRAAM and Paveway IV precision guided munitions: the Royal Navy with our Phalanx close-in missile defence system and the British Army with Javelin portable anti-tank guided weapon system.
About the Role:
Responsible for managing a range of procurement activities, including sourcing goods and services, negotiating purchase orders and contract changes, and supporting commercial and contract management processes. Works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to manage risk, deliver value, and contribute to wider business objectives and procurement strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage sourcing, procurement, and supplier negotiations for goods and services.
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Support supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management.
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Conduct commercial evaluations, cost analysis, and risk assessments.
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Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
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Support bid and proposal activities, including supplier engagement.
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Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
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Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
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Manage the end-to-end purchase-to-pay (P2P) process.
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Drive continuous improvement and promote sustainable procurement practices.
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Prepare reports, business cases, and management briefings as required.
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Essential Requirements
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Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, or a related field.
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Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience working within cross-functional teams.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Knowledge of SAP, MRP systems, and procurement processes.
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Experience managing purchase orders, deliveries, invoicing, and supplier performance.
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Degree, MCIPS qualification, or equivalent experience.
Desirable Requirements
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Experience with supplier relationship management and supplier development.
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Exposure to bids, proposals, or programme governance activities.
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Knowledge of programme management, risk management, or project delivery processes.
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Experience working with international suppliers or global supply chains.
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Knowledge of import/export and logistics requirements.
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Continuous improvement or process improvement experience.
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