Procurement Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Engineer – Performance Delivery (DLF)

Location: Samlesbury, Hybrid – 3 days a week on site, depending on business needs – occasional International and UK travel

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £44,907+ (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:

You will coordinate a UK and international supply base to ensure the Typhoon production line maintains required stock levels in a fast‑paced environment. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you will resolve issues, coordinate production requirements, and support effective order book delivery. You will also report key procurement metrics and contribute to maintaining robust performance across the DLF team.

Core duties:

• Ensure timely placement of purchase contracts in line with procurement governance, supplier accreditations, and export control requirements
• Support team members in working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure parts meet business and customer needs
• Maintain supplier relationships and support effective supplier performance coordination
• Monitor and communicate performance metrics including schedule adherence, invoice accuracy, and quality performance
• Maintain accurate ERP data and travel to suppliers to support business and order book reviews

Essential Skills:

• Procurement experience within high‑volume, fast‑paced, or regulated environments such as aerospace, defence, or manufacturing; and a continuous improvement mindset, alongside examples of identifying opportunities and contributing to solutions
• Experience coordinating supply chain order books, including high volumes of purchase orders, updates, queries, and invoices
• Able to interpret procurement and supplier data, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and apply governance and process controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Considerable IT capability, including ERP systems (example LN) and advanced Excel skills, plus the ability to compile data for reports and presentations

The Procurement Performance – Delivery, Logistics & Fulfilment Team:

The DLF Team manages procurement and order book delivery for the Typhoon production line, ensuring parts and materials arrive on time to support build schedules. Operating in a fast‑paced environment, they collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and production teams to maintain performance and drive delivery excellence.

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: 5th May 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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