Graduate Supply Chain

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Graduate for their Submarines Supply Chain team. This role involves managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering stakeholder relationships. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field is required, and the position offers a competitive salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 welcome bonus. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• On track to obtain a 2.2 in degree related to Procurement, Business Management, Economics, Engineering or Law.

Responsibilities

• Source, place, and manage contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with commercial and legal standards.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence within the supply chain.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Submarines Supply Chain

Location: Barrow (Cumbria)

We offer relocation support packages for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What You’ll Be Doing

• You’ll work with suppliers to source, place and manage contracts ensuring the activity delivers added value through planned and skilful management.
• You’ll be responsible for managing our suppliers to ensure commercial and legal compliance whilst upholding commitment to cost and schedule.
• You’ll develop and influence relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure all decisions consider the needs of the supply chain.
• You’ll continually problem solve and positively influence the supply chain to achieve operational excellence and in turn play a critical role in our business decisions.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

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.

Qualification Requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Procurement, Commercial, Business Management, Economics, Engineering or Law.

Start date and Length

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Length of contract: Permanent contract