Senior Procurement Engineer in Preston

Energy Jobline ZR; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer based in Warton. The role involves collaboration with various teams to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Essential skills include strong negotiation and communication abilities, with qualifications preferred in procurement or related fields. Competitive benefits are offered alongside a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Qualifications

• Considerable communication skills to build relationships.
• Experience in price negotiation and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Ability to compile data and propose recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team to support supplier coordination.
• Negotiate pricing and contracting terms with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage commercial issues.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Negotiation skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Supplier risk understanding

Data compilation and interpretation

Education

MCIPS or similar professional qualification

Degree in STEM or business-related subject

Job description

Job Title

Senior Procurement Engineer

Location

Warton – hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.

Salary

£47,683+ (DOE)

What you'll be doing

• Work in a cross‑functional team, interacting with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Commercial and Finance colleagues; you will support the supplier coordination activities across a highly detailed portfolio.
• Support all strategic supplier activity, negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions while driving performance across the contracts.
• Coordinate a key development contract, supporting and influencing strategies via continuous improvement activities and working closely with Engineering teams to deliver an affordable, innovative and sustainable solution.
• Maintain supplier relationships and be the primary interface for commercial and contractual issues, manage supplier risk and drive supply‑chain resilience.
• Monitor and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery; conduct regular supplier performance reviews and support Senior Business Reviews with suppliers.
• Regular travel to suppliers (predominantly UK based) as and when required.

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Considerable and effective communication skills, ability to foster close &trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset with examples of identifying new ideas that drive improvement, problem solving and working collaboratively with others to identify a solution ideally within a procurement, or similar (e.g. commercial / project management) environment.
• Negotiation skills – experience of price and contractual terms and conditions negotiations; experience of maintaining strategic supplier relationships and highly detailed development contracts.
• Detailed understanding and experience of supplier risk and opportunity coordination.
• Ability to compile data, interpret and propose recommendations through reports and presentations.

Desirable:

• You will have, or be working towards MCIPS or have a similar professional qualification or hold a degree in a STEM or a business related subject (e.g. economics, business, finance).

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Air Procurement Sensors Team

The DASS and Radar team, part of the Sensors Value organisation, manages strategic suppliers to deliver high‑value, cost‑effective solutions for advanced defence systems. The team focuses on supplier performance, risk management, and cost reduction, while supporting life‑cycle management and procurement governance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, they ensure smooth execution of sourcing strategies and resilient supply chains.

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 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 health condition that may affect your performance, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of security vetting (typically 5 to 10 years continuous in the UK depending on vetting level). Please note that roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions.

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.