Strategic Supply Chain Development Leader (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Market leading pension

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment in Reading offers a Hybrid role as Principal Supply Chain Development Manager. You will shape AWE's enterprise-wide supply chain development strategy and lead teams across supplier governance, market intelligence, and risk management to drive resilience and value for major programmes.

You will report to the Commercial Enablement Director, working in a high‑trust, multidisciplinary environment with flexible hours and a 9‑day fortnight.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in supply chain development.
• Experience leading teams and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and deliver the enterprise Supply Chain Development strategy.
• Embed robust supplier governance and performance frameworks.
• Provide strategic supplier and market intelligence to inform decisions.
• Identify and manage strategic supply chain risks across markets.
• Lead and unify Supply Chain Development and Supply Chain Intelligence functions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Supply chain development

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment in Reading offers a Hybrid role as Principal Supply Chain Development Manager. You will shape AWE's enterprise-wide supply chain development strategy and lead teams across supplier governance, market intelligence, and risk management to drive resilience and value for major programmes.

You will report to the Commercial Enablement Director, working in a high‑trust, multidisciplinary environment with flexible hours and a 9‑day fortnight.