Strategic Supply Chain Lead – Defence Programs

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday buy/sell

Career development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to drive procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery across defence programmes. You will develop sustainable supply chains supporting UK and international deployments, with emphasis on cost control and risk management.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, strong negotiation capabilities, and broad knowledge of supply chain operations within a defence context.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within construction.
• Construction procurement experience
• Experience working within a supply chain function.
• Demonstrated success in subcontract negotiation and management.
• Experience reviewing and contributing to proposals.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of supply chain operations and efficiency improvement.
• Knowledge of contract and subcontract law.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior supply chain support across programmes, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Identify suitable suppliers for programme items and services.
• Lead negotiation and tendering strategies to secure best value and on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier performance, including pricing, availability and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Monitor supply chain risks, including obsolescence and supply issues, and elevate concerns when required.
• Ensure supplier performance metrics such as quality, on-time delivery and risk management are effectively tracked.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Subcontract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Supply chain operations

Proposal review

Contract law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to drive procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery across defence programmes. You will develop sustainable supply chains supporting UK and international deployments, with emphasis on cost control and risk management.

The role requires NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, strong negotiation capabilities, and broad knowledge of supply chain operations within a defence context.