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Procurement Representative
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £35,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Raw Material Buying Apprentice
J Barbour and Sons —South Shields
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
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- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Procurement Representative
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
Managing orders and deliveries to ensure key criteria such as cost, quality, and delivery performance are achieved. Reimbursement for a professional membership.
£35,000 - £44,000 a year

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Procurement Representative

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £44,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Procurement

Full job description

Supply Chain

Newcastle

About the Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

The Role:

The Project Buyer will work with the Supply Chain Management Team (SMT), engaging with external suppliers and holding responsibility for third-party deliverables across capture opportunities and programmes. This includes a focus on commercial, cost, technical, schedule, and quality requirements for each contracted product or service. A broad range of relevant procurement experience, including working with external suppliers and regular interaction with internal stakeholders, is required.

The individual selected for this role will be responsible for:

Working within the functional Supply Chain team and project Supplier Management Teams for both internal and supplier interactions.
Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies.
Generating bid packages, engaging with suppliers to obtain proposals, and negotiating orders, including pricing and schedule.
Managing orders and deliveries to ensure key criteria such as cost, quality, and delivery performance are achieved.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Strong procurement skills
Experience in working in multi-functional organisations and a proven ability to achieve profession and business goals.
Capable of operating to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
Confident self-starter, with an ability to innovate and think laterally, work confidently both individually and as part of a team.
Ability to work within established processes and procedures.
Good communicator with the ability to form strong long term relationships with internal teammates and external suppliers.
UK Citizenship; Current SC clearance or ability to achieve.
Flexibility to travel as required (UK and abroad)

Job Reference Number

19472BR

Salary Range

£35,000 -£44,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.

Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK. We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

31/07/2026

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