Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, onsite 2-3 days per week pending business needs

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

Salary: From £57,000(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:

Step into a role where your leadership directly shapes one of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile defence programmes. We’re looking for an exceptional supply‑chain professional to lead a high‑performing team within our Strategic Outsourcing function, driving delivery across strategic manufacturing and jigs for the Dreadnought programme.

Core duties:

• Management of supplier agreements, ensuring compliance and performance
• Leading new tenders and contract updates with a focus on cost‑optimisation priorities
• Reporting and reviewing procurement KPIs to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Providing clear direction, coaching, and day‑to‑day leadership of a team of supply chain professionals
• embedding strong governance and efficient processes

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience managing procurement activities within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Understanding of how procurement activities connect to wider business processes
• Leadership experience, with the ability to guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement
• Hands‑on experience managing supplier contracts, monitoring performance, and implementing corrective actions
• Considerable Negotiation skills
• Flexibility for monthly UK travel

The Strategic Outsourcing Team:

Step into a fast‑paced, cross‑programme environment where you’ll work across multi‑year strategic outsourcing contracts and help shape delivery that really matters. You’ll join at an exciting moment: the Deadnough programme is now in build, with a strong pipeline of continuous and future work. This role offers genuine opportunities for career development, exposure to complex delivery challenges, and the chance to make a measurable impact across multiple programmes. 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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