Procurement Engineer-Qatar
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Procurement Engineer-Qatar
Location: Qatar- In country
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: 8,333QAR+ Per month dependent of experience
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 be joining a dynamic on-base environment, working closely alongside the QEAF customer and serving as the procurement leadfor all Dukhan procurement activities and deliverables. Based primarily on site, you’ll ensure procurement requirements are delivered efficiently and compliantly, while maintaining strongrelationships with stakeholders, suppliers and customers. You’ll provide clear visibility of procurement activity, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks and opportunities, and ensuring the successful delivery of operational and business objectives.
Core duties:
- Acting as the primary Procurement focal point for all on-base procurement activities, managingsupplier performance, monitoring delivery against requirements, and driving continuous improvement across cost, quality and service.
- Implementing a tailored Dukhan Procurement Plan while ensuring full compliance with BAE Systems Procurement governance, policies and processes.
- Building and maintaining good, trusted relationships with suppliers to support current operational needs and identify opportunities to meet future programme requirements across Qatar.
- Collaborating closely with requirement owners and key stakeholders to understand end-user needs, engage the most suitable suppliers, and ensure requirements are accurately communicated and delivered.
- Preparing, managingand securing approval for key procurement documentation, including DFMs, Purchase Orders, Payment Plans, Certificates of Acceptance (CoAs) and invoice transactions, enabling efficient and compliant contract execution with Qatari suppliers.
- Providing procurement expertiseand stakeholder support throughout the sourcing and contract managementlifecycle, ensuring value for money, compliance and continuity of supply across the programme.
Essential Skills:
- MCIPS Level 5 qualified, or activelyworking towards completion, with a good understanding of procurement best practices and governance
- Experience in a Procurement Engineer, Procurement Specialist, Buyer or similar procurement-focused role, managingend-to-end sourcing and supplier relationships
- Provenexperience operating in a highly regulated environment (e.g. Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Energy or similar)
- Working knowledge of procurement legislation, regulations and compliance requirements, including Export Control, labour regulations and commercial governance frameworks.
- Provenability to engage, negotiate and build relationships with suppliers and vendors across multiple countries and cultures, ensuring effective collaboration and successful contract delivery
The Qatar Procurement team
You’ll be joining a small, agile team where you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact and help deliver real change across the Qatar programme. With a strongMiddle East focus, the team works closely with local Qatari suppliers, customers and stakeholders to ensure procurement solutions are aligned to operational and business needs.
The roleoffers exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, from on-base operational teams through to senior business leaders. Working in a highly collaborative environment, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership, build strongrelationships and contribute across a broad range of procurement activities, giving you visibility and influence across the wider programme. This is an excellent opportunityfor someone who enjoys a hands-onrole, thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to seethe direct impact of their work.
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 confidenceand 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 strongsense 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 controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically 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: 28th October 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.