Principal Supply Chain Manager

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Principal Supply Chain Manager to drive the AUKUS programme strategies. This role involves managing major subcontracts, developing a professional Supply Chain function, and interfacing with UK MoD and Australian teams. Candidates should possess senior-level experience in supply chain management and leadership skills. A competitive salary is offered along with a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain management and major subcontracts at senior level.
• Management, leadership and business executive skills.
• Capable of working in a volatile environment with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional strategies and objectives for the AUKUS programme.
• Manage major subcontracts and influence sourcing solutions.
• Develop and lead the Supply Chain function within the AUKUS programme.

Skills

Supply Chain management

Leadership

Project Management

Commercial acumen

Education

MCIPS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title

Principal Supply Chain Manager – Aukus

Location

Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary

From £70,865 + executive car allowance depending on skills & experience

Overview

The Aukus supply chain function is responsible for delivering strategies and objectives that support Submarines’ and the AUKUS programme common and functional business objectives. This role provides the key interface between the UK MoD, the Submarines enterprise and the Australian Submarine Builder (ASB) teams, influencing sourcing and supply chain solutions across the UK and Australian entities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering functional strategies, plans and objectives that deliver Submarines’ and the AUKUS programme common and functional business objectives
• Influence and manage major subcontracts and programme management of such to support the UK and Australian business schedules together with Australian Industrial Capability aspirations and objectives
• Provide the key Supply Chain interface between the UK MoD, the Submarines enterprise and Australian Submarine Builder (ASB) teams, influencing the design and delivery of successful sourcing and Supply Chain solutions
• Developing, maintaining, leading and managing a professional Supply Chain function within the AUKUS programme that effectively interfaces with the Submarines enterprise to meet objectives

Your Skills And Experiences

• Experience in Supply Chain management and major subcontracts at senior level
• Management, leadership and business executive skills
• Capable of working in a volatile environment with the ability to root cause and resolve areas of uncertainty within the business
• Broad base of skills and experience at a senior level including Project Management, product awareness, commercial acumen, engineering acumen, financial awareness and effective influencing skills
• MCIPS or equivalent level relevant, professional qualification is desirable

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 Aukus Supply Chain Team

Join a dynamic and newly forming team at the forefront of delivering the AUKUS trilateral programme, aligned with the UK’s National Defence Strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and implement the AUKUS supply chain strategy from the ground up, right at the beginning of the process, where your influence will matter most. Operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, building and growing a team that thrives on innovation, agility, and impact. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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

25th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.