Contract and Supplier Manager

Babcock; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the defense sector is seeking a Contract and Supplier Manager based in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring delivery schedules, and coordinating with various internal teams. The successful candidate will bring strong procurement experience, demonstrate commercial acumen, and possess excellent communication skills. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to important defense projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Experience of direct procurement with complex systems.
• Experience of managing complex contracts in manufacturing and commissioning phases.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Managing supplier responsibilities during delivery, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Leading weekly project reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests, and managing contracts.
• Reporting on cost and schedule performance and pursuing cost reduction activities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

MCIPS qualified or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Contract and Supplier Manager

Location: Scotstoun, Glasgow or Filton, Bristol. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £45,000 to £52,000 depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Managing the supplier responsibilities during delivery, installation and commissioning of key equipment on the ship
• Working with Engineering, Operations and Quality to deliver equipment from suppliers that meets our specification, quality, schedule and cost requirements
• Leading multi discipline activities - e.g. weekly project reviews with suppliers, Factory Acceptance Tests of equipment, quarterly business reviews, in yard supplier visits etc.
• Managing the contract with each supplier including managing delivery of agreed milestones to cost and schedule, negotiating any contract changes with suppliers and investigating and resolving claims for delays or poor performance
• Using the ERM and SAP systems to manage Purchase Orders and other deliverables
• Reporting monthly and quarterly on cost and schedule performance including supplier performance
• Leading on cost by actively pursuing cost reduction or cost avoidance activity, often requiring multi stakeholder buy-in

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of direct procurement with complex systems
• Experience of managing complex contracts in a manufacturing and commissioning phase
• Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial stakeholders
• Ability to communicate and influence at various levels - from operations to senior management

Desirable:

• MCIPS qualified or equivalent, working towards CIPS or suitable experience in a relevant role
• Experience of Project Management methodologies and techniques including cost management

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 Type 26 Combat Systems Supply Chain team:

This is a dynamic and rewarding role within the Supply Chain team at BAE Systems Naval Ships, where no two days are the same. You'll coordinate closely with suppliers, shipbuilders, and engineers to ensure the delivery of equipment, installation, and commissioning services align with cost and schedule commitments. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager and working across multiple functions, you'll gain valuable exposure to one of the UK's largest defence programmes while supporting national security. You'll also coach junior team members and benefit from ongoing learning, and support for further education to accelerate your future career growth.

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: 30th July 2025 - Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 11th August.

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