Senior Supply Chain Leader, Programmes (Hybrid)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the Programme Supply Chain team, shaping strategy from capture through delivery and closeout. You will build partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enable successful programmes in defence and technology sectors.

The role requires a proven track record of delivering cost savings, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement across complex portfolios, with a hybrid working arrangement in

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain management within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and improvements.
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to identify innovative solutions and drive change.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain Programmes team, driving capability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute supply chain management plans supporting capture and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to remove obstacles and maximise value.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and KPI-driven outcomes.
• Support broader Supply Chain strategy and organisational development.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost savings delivery

Team development

Strategic thinking

Organisational skills

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the Programme Supply Chain team, shaping strategy from capture through delivery and closeout. You will build partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enable successful programmes in defence and technology sectors.

The role requires a proven track record of delivering cost savings, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement across complex portfolios, with a hybrid working arrangement in