Senior Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: From £60,500 plus executive car allowance (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:

This role provides strategic leadership to a high‑performing team of 25 professionals, ranging from seasoned experts to graduates. As the senior leader, you will set direction, build capability, and foster a culture of excellence across a diverse and motivated workforce. You will directly lead two senior executive‑grade leaders and their teams, who together oversee a portfolio of high‑value, high‑impact contracts central to our critical national endeavour.

Core duties:

• Leading and managing a team of Supply Chain and Quantity Surveyor professionals in the delivery of contract management activities covering all elements of Boat Support Services (BSS)
• Designing and delivering market leading Category Strategies for BSS contracting arrangements
• Leading drafting, formation and execution of new contracts in unlocking further value for our business and our customer
• Representing Supply Chain in providing problem solving solution and appropriate challenge to a multi-disciplinary project team
• Developing and challenging functional processes, people management and development of our profession

Essential Skills:

• Experience in contract management, ideally in heavy industry or large major subcontracts, commercial contract management and negotiation
• A proven track record in Category Management design and delivery through understanding customer and programme needs and translating them into market tested, value driven outcomes
• Demonstrable experience in contract formation and management, including contract change management, management of contractor performance, dispute resolution and business governance systems (e.g. Prompt Payment Code adherence)
• A track record of leading and developing high performing teams, embedding a positive working culture that embraces diversity of ideas and our people whilst nurturing and developing talent
• MCIPS or MRICS or equivalent professional qualification and / or experience

The Boat Support Services (Supply Chain) Team:

Leading a team of experienced Supply Chain professionals your role will be to deliver outstanding contracting strategies, their management and the Supply Chain relationship with the Submarine teams. This role is responsible for critical elements of the Submarine build requirement and offers a fantastic opportunity to delivery high value outcomes for our programme, our customer and the Royal Navy We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 30th 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.

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