via Reed · 16 September 2026 ·5 days ago

V06236 - Procurement Engineer

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Preston Contract GBP 44,850 – 60,450
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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.

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