Senior Procurement Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Engineer – Capability Insertion (Value)

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

Travel: International travel would be 1-2 times per year + UK travel every couple of weeks which sometimes may require overnight stay – Expenses would be paid.

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

Salary: £51,772+ (DOE)

Referral Bonus: £1000

Job Description:

You will support the delivery of new and upgraded equipment across a diverse supplier base, ensuring value‑for‑money outcomes aligned to programme and customer needs. You will coordinate procurement activity across development and redesign programmes, negotiate pricing and contractual terms, and support the integration of new capability onto the aircraft platform. Working closely with Engineering, Programme and Commercial teams, you will help shape requirements, monitor supplier performance and maintain procurement governance throughout the lifecycle.

Core duties:

• Support strategic procurement activity across allocated equipment and suppliers, ensuring alignment with programme requirements and value‑for‑money targets
• Deliver cost‑effective solutions by contributing to programme reviews, tracking budgets and purchase orders, and identifying opportunities to reduce cost or improve commercial outcomes
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and commercial terms, resolving queries and ensuring agreements support programme delivery
• Monitor supplier performance and associated risks, supporting the delivery of key equipment and development programmes
• Build solid supplier relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, to support on‑time delivery and lifecycle compliance across capability insertion activity

Essential Skills:

• Experience in pricing negotiations, cost‑saving activity and delivering value‑for‑money outcomes, including negotiating contractual terms and conditions and applying procurement language confidently
• Understanding of supplier risk maintenance and supply chain resilience, with the ability to identify, monitor and mitigate risks across development and production environments
• Experience operating in multi‑faceted programme environments, with the ability to interpret data, propose value‑driven solutions and present clear recommendations while partnering effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in development or redesign procurement, including early lifecycle procurement for new or modified products, supporting requirement definition, pricing activity and contract placement for capability upgrades

The Air Procurement Capability Insertion Team:

We’re a dynamic team driving the procurement strategy behind next‑generation capabilities. Working on new and exciting development programmes, we maintain a diverse supplier portfolio 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 while supporting innovation and supply chain continuity.

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: 25th May 2026