V06236 - Procurement Engineer

Procurement Engineer

BAE Systems – Samlesbury
6-Month Contract
£23.05 per hour PAYE or £30.90 via umbrella (inside IR35)
Minimum 3 days per week onsite

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Engineer to join the Supply Chain Operations team at BAE Systems, Samlesbury on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in managing suppliers, supporting production and ensuring the timely delivery of parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Manage the supplier order book from placement through to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and support improvement activities.
• Identify and resolve issues that could impact part availability or production.
• Review stock levels against consumption and current requirements.
• Maintain accurate order book information.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with teams across the business to support the production order book.
• Ensure invoices are processed and paid promptly.
• Occasional travel to other UK sites may be required.

About You

• Previous procurement experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage suppliers and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous.

Why Join?
You’ll be joining a leading defence organisation and working within a collaborative Supply Chain team, helping ensure critical parts and materials are available to support production.