Strategic Supply Chain Lead – Defence (Hybrid)

Addition; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus opportunities

Health plan

Career development

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

Addition in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead to own supplier performance, procurement strategy and operational effectiveness across complex defence programmes. You will shape demand forecasting, sourcing and scheduling while protecting commercial interests.

In a highly regulated environment you will build strong supplier relationships, lead negotiations, review proposals and monitor risk across pricing, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain or procurement within Defence or complex programmes.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts within construction.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior supply chain support across programmes aligned to requirements.
• Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers for goods and services.
• Lead negotiation and tendering strategies for best value and delivery.
• Manage supplier performance across pricing, quality, delivery and risk.
• Build collaborative supplier relationships and monitor risks.
• Support demand forecasting, procurement planning and scheduling.
• Manage subcontract negotiations and performance.
• Review proposals and contribute to commercial submissions.
• Track supplier performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Demand forecasting

Supplier performance

Risk management

Contract management

Job description

Addition in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead to own supplier performance, procurement strategy and operational effectiveness across complex defence programmes. You will shape demand forecasting, sourcing and scheduling while protecting commercial interests.

In a highly regulated environment you will build strong supplier relationships, lead negotiations, review proposals and monitor risk across pricing, quality and delivery.