Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Hybrid work pattern

On-site parking

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager in Reading. The role leads governance, measurement and continuous improvement of supplier performance across Tier 1 and sub-tier suppliers, developing frameworks, KPIs and reporting to ensure value for money and timely delivery.

You will provide independent oversight, drive targeted improvements, and represent performance at key governance forums.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supplier performance management or procurement in large organisations.
• Experience developing and implementing supplier performance frameworks and KPIs.
• Strong ability to analyse trends, risks and opportunities from data.

Responsibilities

• Governance, measurement and continuous improvement of supplier performance across Tier 1 and sub-tier suppliers.
• Develop performance frameworks, metrics and reporting to provide clear insight into delivery and value for money.
• Offer independent oversight and lead targeted improvement activities where needed.

Skills

supplier performance management

contract management

KPIs and performance measures

balanced scorecards

analytical skills

commercial awareness

stakeholder management

cross-team collaboration

governance & compliance

Job description

Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager page is loaded## Principal Supply Chain Performance Managerremote type: Hybridlocations: Reading areatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 25, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R31418**If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.****Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager****Location:** Reading, with free onsite parking.**Package:** Starting from £63,270 to £85k (depending on your suitability and level of experience).**Working pattern:** AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply.**Let us introduce the role.**AWE is looking for a **Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager** to lead the governance, measurement and continuous improvement of supplier performance across our Tier 1 and sub-tier supply chain.You'll lead the development of performance frameworks, metrics and reporting, providing clear insight into supplier delivery, trends, risks and opportunities. Working closely with programme and contract delivery teams, strategic suppliers and key stakeholders, you'll ensure performance supports programme outcomes, value for money, contractual commitments and AWE's strategic priorities.You'll provide independent oversight of supplier performance, lead targeted improvement and recovery activity where required, and represent supply chain performance at key governance forums. Through robust insight and assurance, you'll help strengthen supplier relationships, drive measurable improvements and support the successful delivery of AWE's business milestones and long-term objectives.**Experience we are looking for**We are interested in your experience, judgement, and approach, not only formal qualifications. You will have practical experience in some of the following:* Extensive experience in **supplier performance management, contract management or procurement** within a large or complex organisation.* Proven experience of **developing and implementing supplier performance frameworks, KPIs and performance measures**.* Strong understanding of **balanced scorecards, strategic commitments and/or programme milestone tracking**.* Strong **analytical and problem-solving skills**, with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities from performance data.* Strong **commercial awareness**, including the ability to assess supplier performance and value for money.* Excellent **communication and stakeholder management skills**, with the ability to present clear performance insights and influence senior stakeholders.* Experience of working **collaboratively across supply chain, commercial, programme and contract delivery teams**.* Ability to operate effectively within a **complex environment, managing ambiguity and competing priorities**.* Good understanding of **relevant legislation, regulation and governance requirements**.**Work hard, be rewarded:****We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:*** **9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.*** **Market leading contributory pension scheme** (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).* **Family friendly policies:** Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.* Opportunities for **Professional Career Development** including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.* **Employee Assistance Programme** and Occupational Health Services.* **Life Assurance** (4 x annual salary).* **Discounts** - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.* **Special Leave Policy** including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.#LI-ZB1#LI-Hybrid**Next steps:**Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.**Important things you need to know:*** We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.* You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. **The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.*** **We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.*** Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.If you're looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. We are at the start of a once in a generation - possibly two generations - programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK's continuous at sea deterrent. We will do this while continuing to deliver the Trident programme as well as managing ambitious state-of-the-art capital and construction projects - some of which have never been done before. Find out more on our .We don't want to lose you. You can:* **Introduce yourself** to us using the link on the top right hand side of this page.* **Sign up to job alerts**; Create an account using the sign in link at the top of the page and select job alerts at the top of the page once you have signed in.**Service Leavers, Veterans and Reservists**We are an Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award Employer. Visit the to find out more.**Early Careers**To register your interest in our Apprentice, Graduate and undergraduate, please visit