Opportunity

As a key member of the Supply Chain team, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring customer needs are met while protecting the commercial and financial interests of the business. Your input will be central to building a robust, forward-looking supply chain that supports programme delivery and continuous improvement.

This role will focus on driving strategic initiatives, optimising supplier relationships, managing spend, and embedding best practices across procurement, PO management, demand forecasting, sourcing, and inventory control.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Supply Chain Support:

  • Provide senior-level support across programmes, advising on supplier selection and commercial strategy.
  • Support procurement planning, tendering strategy, and negotiation best practices across the operating unit.
  • Maintain a healthy supplier ecosystem aligned with programme needs and delivery schedules.

Supplier & Contract Management:

  • Identify and onboard suppliers for third-party goods and services.
  • Lead competitive sourcing exercises, securing best value while maintaining delivery performance.
  • Negotiate and implement agreements with relevant flow-downs from customer contracts.
  • Maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
  • Monitor supplier pricing, lead times, and availability, and identify alternative sources as needed.
  • Proactively manage supply risks such as obsolescence or material delays, providing updates to stakeholders.
  • Escalate supplier delivery risks in a timely and constructive manner.

Performance & Process Improvement:

  • Ensure suppliers are aligned with internal supplier management processes and quality standards.
  • Work with Quality/Mission Assurance teams to track key supplier performance indicators, including OTIF, quality, risk, and contract values.
  • Promote continuous improvement in supply chain practices.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
  • Strong background in supply chain or procurement within a complex organisation.
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing supplier contracts/subcontracts.
  • Experience in supporting proposal development and supplier strategy.
  • In-depth understanding of supply chain processes and how to improve efficiency.
  • Solid working knowledge of contract and subcontract law and commercial risk.

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