Lead Supply Chain Design Consultant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Design Consultant to shape a new supply chain design framework. The role requires a visionary leader experienced in supply chain strategy and transformation, with significant stakeholder engagement responsibilities. You will play a critical role in implementing sustainable supply chain excellence that supports national missions. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2 days on site in London/Bristol.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with experience in supply chain design or transformation.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at high levels.
• Strong understanding of supply chain strategy and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver future-facing Supply Chain Design Principles.
• Lead development of performance outcomes and success metrics.
• Optimise and redesign supply chains to meet evolving demands.

Skills

Supply chain design

Stakeholder engagement

Performance metrics development

Job description

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Client:

Procurement Heads

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.08.2025

Expiry Date:

22.09.2025

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Job Description:

Procurement Heads is proud to partner with a leading Defence organisation, home to the largest and most complex Commercial and Supply Chain function in government.

Overview
Lead Supply Chain Design Consultant – Defence Sector
Shape the future of the UK’s most complex supply chain network.
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a new strategic capability from the ground up.
We're looking for a visionary leader to spearhead the creation and delivery of a new supply chain design framework – one that will directly support the organisation’s long-term strategic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver future-facing Supply Chain Design Principles
• Lead the development of performance outcomes and success metrics
• Interpret and influence supply chain policy and strategy
• Act as a senior-level consultant, engaging with senior stakeholders across Defence
• Identify critical design requirements for a resilient, future-ready supply chain
• Oversee the successful implementation of supply chain design strategies
• Optimise and redesign supply chains to meet evolving demands and complexities

This is a senior leadership role where you’ll be empowered to drive transformation, embed best practice, and build a robust, agile, and scalable supply chain function. Your work will directly impact national capability and security.

What we are looking for:

• A strategic thinker with experience in supply chain design or transformation
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at the highest levels
• Strong understanding of supply chain strategy, policy, and implementation
• Experience within Defence, Government, or similarly complex sectors is highly desirable

Why apply?
Join an organisation at the forefront of national defence and innovation. You’ll be trusted to lead, shape, and deliver a legacy of sustainable supply chain excellence that will support critical missions for years to come.

Key Skills

• Knowledge of MoD organizational design, processes and procedures would be highly beneficial
• Deep complex supply chain knowledge and experience
• MCIPS an advantage
• You will need to be able to obtain SC Clearance for this role

Location, Remuneration and Timeframe

• Hybrid - 2 days per week on site in London/Bristol