Principal Supply Chain Manager at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

70865.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Capabilities, Stakeholder Management, Business Acumen, Project Management, Commercial Expertise, Engineering Expertise, Financial Expertise, MCIPS Qualification

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Principal Supply Chain Manager - Strategy Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: From £70,865 plus executive car allowance depending on skills & experience What you’ll be doing: Shaping supply chain strategy and deliver strategic insights to inform and influence senior stakeholders to support business transformation Leading Supply chain change programmes to drive value and performance Support change initiatives, driving improvements and helping the business adapt and evolve Delivering strategic insights and updates through presentations and reports Collaborating across teams to align strategy and ensure effective decision-making Your skills and experiences: Proven experience in supply chain management and major subcontracts Strategic thinking with a track record of delivering supply chain transformation Demonstratable leadership capabilities with stakeholder management, and good business acumen Broad expertise at senior level across project management, commercial, engineering, and financial domains MCIPS qualification or equivalent by experience Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Capability, Capacity & Resilience Supply Chain Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact team leading a major transformation across our business, leading the supply chain strategy input. This team is at the forefront of shifting our production rhythm with a goal of doubling our output rate, a strategic change will require significant transformation. The work will focus on thinking differently, building resilience, and expanding our capabilities to meet future demand. This new role sits within a truly integrated cross functional team; you will be exposed to business challenges that through teamwork you will be given the opportunity to make a significant difference. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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: 2nd October 2025 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. #LI-SV1, #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Shaping supply chain strategy and delivering strategic insights to inform and influence senior stakeholders. Leading supply chain change programmes to drive value and performance.