Procurement Engineer – FCAS Business Partner at BAE Systems

Warton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

44907.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Bid Coordination, Supplier Relationship Management, Commercial Terms and Conditions, Stakeholder Influence, Data Analysis, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Strategy, Budget Monitoring, Governance

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Procurement Engineer – FCAS Business Partner Location: Warton - Hybrid, 3 days per week on site minimum 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’ll play an important role within the FCAS Procurement Team, supporting future combat air capability programmes through strategic supplier and partner coordination. Working across integrated project teams, you’ll help coordinate highly detailed procurement activities, support bid submissions and help oversee contractual and funding requirements that enable early-stage technology development across a fast-paced and innovative environment. Collaborating with engineering, project controls and external partners, you’ll contribute to supply chain strategies, governance activities and programme delivery across the GCAP portfolio. This role offers exposure to advanced aerospace programmes, international collaboration opportunities and considerable professional development within a highly collaborative and forward-looking team. Core duties: Governing strategic supplier activities, supporting contracts, orderbooks and procurement delivery across FCAS programmes Collaborating with engineering and project teams to develop supply chain strategies aligned to programme requirements Supporting bid submissions, coordinating contractual and funding information to enable successful programme delivery Building good stakeholder relationships across suppliers, partners and internal functions to support integrated working Monitoring spend and supplier performance, supporting governance, negotiations and alignment to planned budgets Essential Skills: Adept procurement experience within fast-paced, high-volume or highly regulated industry environments Experience negotiating contracts, coordinating bids, maintaining supplier relationships and applying commercial terms and conditions knowledge, whilst holding the ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally Practical evaluating skills, compiling data and presenting recommendations through reports and presentations Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to support procurement activities, reporting and operational strategy-making The Air Procurement Team: Supporting future combat air capability programmes, this function works across procurement, engineering and project teams to deliver innovative supply chain solutions. Coordinating strategic supplier relationships and multi-layered programme activity, it plays a vital role in enabling early-stage technology development, international collaboration and long-term business growth. 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: 18th June 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. #LI-ED1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement activities and strategic supplier relationships to support future combat air capability programmes. Collaborate with engineering and project teams to develop supply chain strategies and oversee contractual and funding requirements.