Procurement Engineer

Morson Edge; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Procurement Engineer for its Samlesbury site. This role involves managing suppliers, driving strategic sourcing activities, and ensuring value for money through effective negotiation and analysis of supplier pricing. The successful candidate will engage with cross-functional teams and manage various stakeholders, contributing to supplier performance and cost reduction initiatives. A strong background in procurement and supplier relationship management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills for pricing and contract terms.
• Ability to engage with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage suppliers and drive value-related sourcing activities.
• Conduct analysis of supplier pricing to ensure value for money.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and supplier risk management.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to work for BAE Systems at their Samlesbury site as a Procurement Engineer, the role is working in the DLF & Service Provision Value Team. You will be responsible for one or more suppliers, actively managing and driving strategic “Value” related sourcing activities for your area of responsibility. You will be undertaking analysis of supplier pricing to ensure value for money, driving cost reductions and leading affordability campaigns, ensuring effective supplier risk management and supply chain resilience. You will be an integral stakeholder in enabling supplier performance through effective sourcing and supplier relationship management providing support to Life Cycle Management and associated Governance activities all whilst managing your various internal stakeholders.

The role will involve managing 2 busy contracts and you will be involved in the early part of the procurement lifecycle.

• Typical duties will include;
• Support all sourcing and strategic activity for the defined Suppliers negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions as applicable
• Work cross-functionally as a member of the team, as well as interfacing across the Air business and with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Engineering, Commercial, Finance.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the product or service provision meets the governance requirements of the business and o...