Senior Supply Chain Leader – Hybrid Role, Defence Programs

Northrop Grumman UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Optional compressed working fortnight

Cash health plan

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Career development and learning

Performance-related bonus scheme

Pension and wellbeing support

Employee discount programmes

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager for Programmes in London. You will lead a dedicated programmes team, shaping supply chain strategy and ensuring successful delivery across complex defence portfolios.

You will influence senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and build strong supplier partnerships while enabling business capture through delivery closeout.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading supply chain in complex organisations.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
• Experience building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, engineering, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain Programmes team to drive capability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute supply chain plans that support winning activities and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to remove obstacles, manage risk, and maximise value.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and KPI-driven outcomes.
• Support development of wider Supply Chain strategy and processes.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Cost savings

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Risk management

Team development

Defence/aerospace exposure

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager for Programmes in London. You will lead a dedicated programmes team, shaping supply chain strategy and ensuring successful delivery across complex defence portfolios.

You will influence senior stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and build strong supplier partnerships while enabling business capture through delivery closeout.