Senior Aerospace Procurement Lead – Onsite

BAE Systems; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to join the Supply Chain team. The role covers UK and international suppliers, ensuring timely contracts and right parts for production across major programmes.

Onsite, 37 hours per week, with emphasis on governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. Applicants should have aerospace/defence procurement experience, strong data analysis skills in Excel, ERP familiarity, and MCIPS or equivalent qualifications would be

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in aerospace/defence or regulated environments.
• Experience managing high volumes of purchase orders, supplier queries and invoices.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel capability and data analysis skills.
• Experience using ERP systems and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK and international supplier base and order book.
• Place purchase contracts timely and ensure governance compliance.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor KPIs.
• Expedite orders and resolve supply issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Commercial, Finance and PM teams.

Skills

Procurement management

Aerospace experience

ERP systems

MS Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

ERP software

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Procurement Professional to join the Supply Chain team. The role covers UK and international suppliers, ensuring timely contracts and right parts for production across major programmes.

Onsite, 37 hours per week, with emphasis on governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. Applicants should have aerospace/defence procurement experience, strong data analysis skills in Excel, ERP familiarity, and MCIPS or equivalent qualifications would be