Senior Procurement Engineer

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead strategic procurement efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience in complex program environments. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements as well as comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and share plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Lead/support strategic procurement across allocated equipment and suppliers.
• Deliver value-for-money solutions aligned to customer needs.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve commercial queries.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and manage associated risks.
• Track budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Understanding of supplier risk management

Experience in complex programme environments

Proficiency in ERP systems

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job title: Senior Procurement Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,683+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you'll be doing:

• Lead / support strategic procurement across allocated equipment and suppliers
• Deliver value-for-money solutions aligned to customer and programme needs; contribute to programme reviews
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and resolve commercial queries
• Monitor supplier performance and manage associated risks, including the management of key equipment and development programmes
• Track budgets and purchase orders; identify cost-saving opportunities
• Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Engineering) to ensure on-time programme delivery
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, life cycle management, and obsolescence strategies

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of supplier risk management and building supply chain resilience
• Experience in complex programme environments, with the ability to analyse data, propose value-driven solutions, and present clear recommendations
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desirable:

• Experience in obsolescence, redesign, or development project procurement
• Contract negotiation skills and familiarity with procurement terms and language
• Awareness of defence or aerospace sector governance
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards) or equivalent

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Procurement Capability Insertion Team:

We're a dynamic team driving the procurement strategy behind next-generation capabilities. Working on cutting-edge development programmes, we manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers and equipment to deliver commercial value and secure future capability.

Collaborating closely with engineering, project teams, and external partners, we focus on supplier performance, risk management, and contract delivery-all while supporting innovation and supply chain continuity. If you're ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Closing Date: 15th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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