Principal Supply Chain Manager - Aukus

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the AUKUS supply chain strategy. The role involves managing major subcontracts and collaborating with a diverse professional team. Candidates should have substantial experience in Supply Chain management and possess strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including an executive car allowance and flexible health options.

Benefits

Executive car allowance

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain management and major subcontracts at senior level.
• Broad base of skills at a senior level including Project Management and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional strategies for Submarines and the AUKUS programme.
• Influence and manage major subcontracts to support business schedules.
• Provide key Supply Chain interface between the UK MoD and teams.

Skills

Supply Chain management

Subcontract management

Leadership skills

Project Management

Commercial acumen

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering functional strategies, plans and objectives that deliver Submarines\' and the AUKUS programme common and functional business objectives
• Responsible for influencing and managing major subcontracts and programme management of such to support the UK and Australian business schedules together with Australian Industrial Capability aspirations and objectives
• Responsible for providing 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

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 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 & Other Information

Salary: From £70,865 + executive car allowance depending on skills & experience, 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. This role is subject to security and export control restrictions; a Baseline Personnel Security Standard is required for all applicants, with potential for higher-level National Security Vetting.