Senior Procurement Engineer

BAE Systems; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Procurement Engineer to support strategic procurement across various suppliers. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in contract negotiations. You'll join a dynamic team working on innovative programmes in a collaborative environment while enjoying a range of employee benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Considerable communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in multi-faceted programme environments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic procurement across allocated equipment.
• Negotiate contracts and resolve queries.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risks.

Skills

Communication and collaboration

Understanding supplier risk maintenance

Data interpretation

Proficiency in ERP systems

Contract negotiation

Awareness of defence governance

Working towards MCIPS

Education

Professional procurement qualification (e.g., MCIPS)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Engineer - Capability Insertion

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

What you’ll be doing:

• You will support strategic procurement across allocated equipment and suppliers
• You will be delivering value-for-money solutions aligned to customer and programme needs; contribute to programme reviews and track budgets and purchase orders; identify cost-saving opportunities
• You'll negotiate contracts, pricing, and resolve commercial queries
• You will monitor supplier performance and monitor associated risks, including the maintenance of key equipment and development programmes
• You will be building supplier relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. Engineering) to ensure on-time programme delivery
• You'll ensure compliance with procurement processes, life cycle management, and obsolescence strategies

Your skills and experiences:

• Considerable communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of supplier risk maintenance and building supply chain resilience
• Experience in multi-faceted programme environments, with the ability to interpret data, propose value-driven solutions, and present clear recommendations
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 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
• Working towards or holding a professional procurement or business qualification (such as MCIPS)

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 new exciting development programmes, we maintain 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 maintenance, 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. There is the opportunity for occasional UK/overseas travel.

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, 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: 29th Jan 2026

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.