Supply Chain Advisor

BAE Systems; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Supply Chain Advisor in Portsmouth. This role involves supporting procurement activities, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Applicants should have experience in procurement, a basic understanding of commercial principles, and knowledge of tools like SAP. The company offers competitive benefits including pensions and flexible health plans. Closing date for applications is 9th December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department.
• Basic understanding of commercial and contractual concepts.
• Working knowledge of MRP processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and prepare procurement outputs and supplier selection.
• Negotiate commercial elements of contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and open orders effectively.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Understanding of MRP

Knowledge of Purchase to Pay

IT tool sets

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description - Supply Chain Advisor (00131300)

Supply Chain Advisor - 00131300

Job Title: Supply Chain Advisor

Location: Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems
• Support and/or negotiate all commercial, financial, quality and schedule elements of contracts and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures
• Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project’s integrated schedule
• Identify and implement cost saving opportunities
• Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly
• Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external)
• Understand and adhere to the company Export Control requirements
• May be required to support in areas outside of this scope due to business requirements

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department
• A basic understanding of commercial and contractual acumen
• Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential)
• Experience and understanding of MRP
• Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Ship Repair Supply Chain team:

Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement/supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement/supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement of internal and external suppliers & customers as required to meet the project/business objectives

Responsible for the day-to-day procurement of materials and subcontract services ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 9th December 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.