Senior Procurement Engineer - Support Solutions

• Proven experience in procurement, demonstrating proficiency in managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes with measurable success.
• Analytical skills, with the ability to compile data, conduct in-depth analyses, and present actionable recommendations through reports and presentations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, enabling the development of trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience delivering tangible improvements within procurement or related environments.

Salary: £51,772+ depending on skills and experience

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.

As a Senior Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of in-service support and international Typhoon programmes. Working within the Procurement Service Delivery Unit, you will partner with operational, support and procurement teams to develop forward-looking sourcing strategies, improve affordability and strengthen supply chain resilience. This is a highly collaborative role where your insights will help influence multi-year planning and support critical capability delivery.

You will contribute to strategic improvement initiatives, using data-driven decision making and stakeholder engagement to optimise future support solutions. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals and emerging talent, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, drive meaningful change, and support programmes that make a real impact across BAE Systems' Defence operations and customer communities.

• Supporting strategic activities across the support and services landscape, including demand aggregation, strategic sourcing, catalogue development and bid execution to align with business goals
• Collaborating cross-functionally as an integral member of the team, interfacing effectively across the Air business and with other key functions, such as Support & Services, Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product or service provisions comply with governance requirements, meet business and customer expectations, and deliver optimum value for money
• Contributing to Senior Business Reviews both internally and externally, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations
• Identifying risks and enhance supply chain resilience by implementing robust strategies and monitoring mechanisms.
• Providing procurement support to Typhoon export campaigns as required

Location: Warton / Samlesbury - Hybrid - minimum 3 days a week on site

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.