Procurement Engineer
Military Spouse Corporate Career Network ‚Ä¢ Louisville, Kentucky ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $120,874–$205,486 / year
Posted on Wed, Jul 22, 2026
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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Clearance Level - Must Be Able to ObtainNoneU.S. Person RequiredYesTravel Percentage50%Clearance Level - Must Currently PossessNoneU.S. Citizenship RequiredNoIs Relocation AvailableNoJob DescriptionBAE Systems is hiring a Procurement Engineer to support procurement of parts for our Weapon Systems’ products that are manufactured in Louisville KY, Aberdeen SD and Maple Grove MN.This candidate will be part of the Supply Chain Organization and serve as a technical resource and interface between operations, suppliers and program engineering for evaluating and resolving problems related to procured components, and assemblies. This candidate will lead various tasks such as cost reduction projects, supplier capacity and capability review, supplier risk mitigation and technical issue resolution.Additionally, the procurement engineer will utilize data analytics to support issue identification and resolution, support buyers with independent cost estimates, and travel to suppliers for issue resolution.This position is part of our newly created Strategy and Supplier Engagement team. The position would be ideal for an Engineer with Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience, and who is interested in solving supply chain problems.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Facilitate and lead resolution of technical issues in supply base through collaboration with supplier and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurementFacilitate and lead cost reduction efforts on procured material through collaboration with suppliers and across functions including program engineering, quality, operations and procurementSupport and monitor technical execution of requirements at key suppliersAssess suppliers for technical capabilities and competencies to mitigate execution risks, and develop key supplier partners to support the growth across the Weapon Systems portfolio of productsCollaborate with procurement to support strategic sourcing initiativesEffectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, and status progress in briefs to various leadership levelsFoster and grow relationships cross-functionally to influence and lead solution-oriented strategiesDevelop timely solutions to problems, hold action owners accountable and coordinate implementationMaintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policiesAdditional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesRequired Education, Experience, & SkillsBachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years’ work experience or equivalent experienceExperience in Engineering, such as manufacturing or production supportExperience in Manufacturing Engineering such as machined and fabricated productsExperience in Supply Chain, such as supplier management, supplier communication, or engineering supportExperience in Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and InfluencingComprehension: Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; ability to understand opposing points of view on complex issues, and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints; ability to understand engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize work.Reasoning & Decision Making: Ability to make decisions which have impact on the business; ability to develop complex concepts and plans and communicate them effectively through formal or informal presentations either inside or outside the organization.Communications: Strong written and oral communication skills; interacting with and presenting to Managers, staff, coworkers and suppliers; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports and work-related documents and presentations.Analysis: Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex numerical and/or statistical data for forecasting, problem solving or reporting purposes.Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsExperience in the Defense/Contracting industryExperience with design and development of electrical, mechanical or welded productsExperience performing supplier assessmentsExperience in Program/Project ManagementExperience in Continuous Improvement tools and methods, Six SigmaPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.