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Morson are recruiting a Procurement Practitioner to join BAE Systems, a global leader in defence, aerospace and advanced engineering. This role supports procurement activity across complex, safety‑critical programmes, ensuring the timely and cost‑effective delivery of materials, equipment, and services. The Procurement Practitioner will manage end‑to‑end procurement processes, maintain accurate data across supply chain systems, and work closely with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure performance aligns with programme requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Planning, delivering, and monitoring procurement activity for assigned items and work packages
Undertaking transactional procurement tasks such as issuing RFQs, negotiating pricing and lead times, raising and managing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and supporting payment progression
Completing supplier due‑diligence and assessment activities to support effective supplier selection
Recording and reporting cost savings and cost‑avoidance achievements
Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve routine quality, delivery, or data issues, escalating more complex matters when required
Updating systems such as SAP, document management tools, and engineering databases with accurate procurement information
Monitoring supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics and supporting improvement actions where needed
Assisting with the preparation of tender packs, contract documentation, down‑selection materials, and supplier relationship management tasks
Participating in supplier visits, both onsite and at supplier facilities
Requirements:
Good knowledge of procurement principles and best practices
Understanding of negotiation techniques and supplier management
Awareness of commercial and contractual considerations (with support as needed)
Knowledge of the specific products or services being procured
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and suppliers
Organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple tasks independently
Nice to have:
Experience working within highly regulated environments such as defence, engineering, or manufacturing
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP procurement systems
What we offer:
Opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most advanced engineering and defence programmes
Inclusive environment that values diversity, integrity and career development