Supply Chain Leader at BAE Systems

Frimley, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain Management, Subcontractor Delivery, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Risk Management, People Management, Control Account Management, SAP, Team Centre

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Leader Location: Frimley- We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £55,000+ Depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Developing, maintaining and managing a key supplier Leading and undertaking all procurement and subcontract activity for respective assigned area and support managers, as required, to assess cross project delivery, identify programme risk and establish team priorities. Execution of the end-to-end procurement process i.e. delivery of information, products and services to quality, cost and schedule requirements. Managing supplier performance and improvement activity, including risk and opportunity management. Managing Subcontractor Delivery as Part of Change Management Responsible for People Management and Control Account Management, as delegated and required by project scope Your skills and experiences: Essential: Excellent stakeholder management/engagement experience with the ability to guide and influence Proven experience in supply chain management and subcontractor delivery Demonstrable drive for continuous improvement Desirable: CIPS qualification Proficiency in SAP and Team Centre Line management 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 Underwater Systems Supply Chain Team Join a team at the forefront of submarine technology, managing contract scopes with our largest Integrated Combat Systems (ICS) supplier for the Dreadnought Programme. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the most advanced and complex elements of the submarine within Integrated Combat Systems (ICS). You'll help deliver cutting-edge systems that power the next generation of submarines, contributing to a major national endeavour. 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: 13th February 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. #LI-KP1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

This role involves developing, maintaining, and managing key suppliers, leading all procurement and subcontract activity for assigned areas, and executing the end-to-end procurement process to meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Responsibilities also include managing supplier performance, handling subcontractor delivery during change management, and undertaking people management as required by the project scope.