Defence Maritime Supply Chain Lead (Hybrid)

Match Performance; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Match Performance is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support a high-priority defence logistics programme. You will oversee procurement, supplier performance and delivery of critical maritime spares, coordinating with internal teams and partners to maintain operational readiness.

The role requires experience in defence or regulated environments, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex supply chains with effective governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management or contract management.
• Experience managing complex supply chains, critical inventory or operational stock.
• Strong supplier performance and contract management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, delivery risks and supply constraints.
• Experience maintaining records, performance reports and audit trails.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior operational and commercial partners.
• Excellent planning, coordination, communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of critical delivery activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and delivery activities to ensure timely fulfilment of critical maritime spares.
• Coordinate supply chain demand and delivery schedules with internal stakeholders, suppliers and operational teams.
• Monitor stock availability and identify potential supply constraints.
• Support prioritisation of urgent and business-critical requirements.
• Oversee performance and delivery obligations of a maritime spares framework contract.
• Manage supplier relationships, delivery commitments and contractual performance.
• Identify supplier-related risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Work with commercial/procurement teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain auditable records of procurement requirements, orders, delivery status, risks and actions.
• Produce clear performance reporting on stock, supplier performance and delivery progress.
• Ensure governance and assurance reporting requirements are met.
• Engage with senior Defence stakeholders and cross-functional partners to coordinate priorities.
• Communicate delivery challenges, risks and actions clearly and timely.
• Support decision-making through timely management information.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supply chain management

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Planning and coordination

Problem solving

Independent delivery

Job description

Match Performance is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support a high-priority defence logistics programme. You will oversee procurement, supplier performance and delivery of critical maritime spares, coordinating with internal teams and partners to maintain operational readiness.

The role requires experience in defence or regulated environments, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage complex supply chains with effective governance and reporting.