V06236 - Procurement Engineer

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Samlesbury is recruiting a Procurement Engineer on a 6-month contract to join the Supply Chain Operations team. The role involves raising purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of parts on site at Samlesbury.

The ideal candidate will have procurement experience, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills, with ERP/MRP familiarity being advantageous. Travel to other UK sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Manage the supplier order book from placement through to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and support improvement activities.
• Identify and resolve issues that could impact part availability or production.
• Review stock levels against consumption and current requirements.
• Maintain accurate order book information.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with teams across the business to support the production order book.
• Ensure invoices are processed and paid promptly.
• Occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

ERP/MRP systems

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Job DescriptionProcurement Engineer BAE Systems - Samlesbury 6-Month Contract £23.05 per hour PAYE or £30.90 via umbrella (inside IR35) Minimum 3 days per week onsite We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Engineer to join the Supply Chain Operations team at BAE Systems, Samlesbury on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in managing suppliers, supporting production and ensuring the timely delivery of parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Manage the supplier order book from placement through to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and support improvement activities.
• Identify and resolve issues that could impact part availability or production.
• Review stock levels against consumption and current requirements.
• Maintain accurate order book information.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with teams across the business to support the production order book.
• Ensure invoices are processed and paid promptly.
• Occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.

About You

Previous procurement experience. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. The ability to manage suppliers and resolve issues effectively. Experience with ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a leading defence organisation and working within a collaborative Supply Chain team, helping ensure critical parts and materials are available to support production.JBRP1_UKTJ