Senior Procurement Engineer

BAE Systems.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer for a hybrid role in Samlesbury. The role involves managing procurement activities, collaborating with various teams, and supporting project delivery. Candidates should possess strong knowledge in procurement principles, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in analysis tools. This position offers personal development opportunities and requires occasional international travel.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of Procurement principles and practices.
• Proficient in Supply Chain orderbook management.
• Ability to compile data and propose recommendations through reports.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customer-facing and supplier-facing teams.
• Manage procurement requirements and responsibilities.
• Analyze and report on procurement performance.

Skills

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Collaboration

Communication

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office EXCEL

Education

MCIPS (or working towards)

Tools

ERP systems

Tableau

Job description

Job title: Senior Procurement Engineer - Tornado Business Partner (Performance)

Location: 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:

• To interface effectively with Customer facing and Supplier facing Teams
• Supporting the Project through discharging and managing Procurement requirements & responsibilities
• Representing the Procurement Function with Customer interactions and being the interface into the Supplier facing Teams
• Analyse and provide Monthly Reports on Procurement Performance to support Delivery Director Reviews
• Be responsible for approving and /or challenging Supplier Quotations to ensure value for money for the Customer

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Professional knowledge and understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain Management principles and practices including an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions made to stakeholders and suppliers
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain orderbook management including raising Purchase Orders and managing them through to successful delivery
• A proven ability to collaborate, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enhanced by excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office EXCEL
• Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations

Desirable:

• MCIPS (or working towards) or a similar qualification would be welcomed
• Demonstrative working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems and Tableau dashboarding

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Tornado Business Partner (Performance) Team:

Be part of a close-knit team of five, managing performance activities across our Tornado customer platforms. This is a dynamic role offering personal development and tailored growth opportunities, with the chance to make a real impact. The role also includes overseas travel to customer locations approximately every six months, providing valuable international exposure and collaboration experience.

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: 10th July 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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