Procurement Engineer

Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Procurement Engineer for a contract position based in Samlesbury. The role will support commercial and supply activities across complex engineering programmes, with a focus on procurement, contract negotiation and effective stakeholder management. This position requires attendance on site three days per week and full Security Check (SC) clearance from the outset.

• Supporting the negotiation of commercial and supply proposals
• Managing the closure of negotiations and ensuring agreed actions are completed
• Setting strategic objectives for procurement and supply activities
• Providing order book management support and monitoring delivery commitments
• Reviewing and managing customer contract flow-down requirements
• Analysing costings, commercial proposals and contractual terms and conditions
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support successful procurement outcomes
• Maintaining accurate commercial and procurement records throughout the contract lifecycle

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or commercial engineering environments
• Understanding of contract negotiation and commercial or supply proposals
• Knowledge of cost analysis, contractual terms and conditions, and customer requirements
• Experience supporting order book management and contract flow-down activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively within a complex engineering environment
• Full SC clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain full SC clearance from the start of the assignment

• Contract position within the defence and security sector
• Based in Samlesbury
• Three days per week working on site

If you have procurement or commercial experience and are seeking a contract opportunity within the defence and security industry, apply now to be considered for this Procurement Engineer position.