Supplier Performance Manager

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate supply chain professional to enhance supplier performance on an international scale. In this dynamic role, you will manage supplier performance across various programs, ensuring quality and delivery improvements through effective methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, balancing on-site and remote work, while contributing to cutting-edge technologies in a highly regulated environment. Join a diverse team that values collaboration and innovation, and take your career to the next level with excellent development opportunities and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Annual salary review

Paid overtime

Up to 15 days flexi leave

25 days annual leave plus holiday purchase

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-calibre supply chain professional with international experience.
• Proven track record in improving supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance across all programmes in MBDA UK.
• Implement changes in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier Performance Management

Interpersonal Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Change Implementation

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience

Job description

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus of up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Annual salary review
• Paid overtime
• Up to 15 days flexi leave
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities

Hybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. This will typically be 2-3 days on site per week.

The opportunity:

Are you passionate about supplier performance and want to take your work to an international level?

As a key member of our Industrial Policy, Global Supply Chain & Procurement (ISP) Sub-Assemblies team, you will ensure effective supplier performance management across all programmes in MBDA UK. This is an exciting, constantly-evolving environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Ideally a degree-calibre, or someone with equivalent working experience, supply chain professional with experience of working in an international environment in highly regulated industries.
• Proven improvement of supplier performance both in delivery and quality using appropriate tools and methodologies supported by excellent interpersonal skills.
• Skills to influence multi-functionally, multi-nationally and at all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to implement changes when collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Development and implementation of root cause analysis and improvement plans with suppliers.
• Identification and management of risks in the supply chain.

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.

About the company

MBDA is a European multinational developer and manufacturer of missiles.