Senior Procurement Engineer

Job Title: Senior Procurement Engineer

Location: Warton – Hybrid, 3 days on site per week

Salary: £51,772+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Working within FalconWorks, BAE Systems’ innovation and research environment, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the supply chains that will support future technologies, products and capabilities. Operating in a fast-paced and collaborative setting, you will work closely with engineering, commercial and technology teams to identify new suppliers, develop strategic sourcing solutions and enable the successful delivery of pioneering research and development programmes. Your contribution will support projects spanning advanced systems, Factory of the Future Training and Support.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence future supply chain strategies while gaining exposure to emerging technologies, new product development and innovative supplier ecosystems. You will play a key role in building high-performing supplier relationships, identifying value opportunities and supporting business growth. With a considerable focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and market engagement, this role offers you excellent opportunities to develop commercial, procurement and strategic supply chain knowledge within one of BAE Systems’ most forward-looking environments

Core duties:

• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers, building resilient supply chains that support emerging technologies and future product development programmes
• Guide sourcing, tendering and contracting activities, negotiating commercial agreements, overseeing RFQs, NDAs and purchase orders through Infor LN
• Collaborate with Engineering, Programme Management, Commercial and Finance teams to deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned to business goals
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, ensure strategic supplier relationships and act as the primary commercial interface for contractual matters
• Assess spend, monitor supplier performance and deliver cost-saving opportunities while improving quality, delivery performance and long-term supply chain resilience

Essential Skills:

• Accomplished experience within a procurement or supply chain function, delivering sourcing and supplier management activities
• Demonstrated success identifying continuous improvement opportunities, solving highly detailed tasks and delivering measurable business benefits
• Experience overseeing commercial negotiations, including pricing, contractual terms and supplier agreement management
• Considerable understanding of supplier risk, opportunity and performance management within a regulated or multi-layered environment
• Ability to evaluate procurement data, engage stakeholders effectively and influence sourcing strategies that support business targets and long-term value creation

The FalconWorks Procurement Team:

Supporting some of BAE Systems’ most innovative research, development and future capability programmes, this team helps shape the supply chains of tomorrow. Working across emerging technologies, advanced manufacturing environments and new product development, the team builds strategic supplier partnerships, drives value creation and enables the successful delivery of next-generation solutions that support business growth and long-term competitive advantage.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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 September 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.

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