Supply Chain and Governance Technician

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Oxford is seeking a Supply Chain & Governance Technician to support procurement governance and supply chain activities. The role involves managing purchase requisitions, maintaining procurement records, and liaising with suppliers to resolve issues. Candidates should excel in structured processes and stakeholder communication. This position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive hourly pay. Ideal for individuals with experience in business operations within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement governance and supply chain coordination.
• Proven ability to manage purchase requisitions and orders.
• Strong communication skills for resolving issues with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Requests for Quotes and ensure sourcing aligns with policies.
• Raise and manage purchase requisitions and orders using SAP.
• Post goods receipts and ensure timely processing of invoices.
• Maintain procurement records and reporting dashboards.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery and order issues.
• Support supplier performance reviews including KPIs and risk management.

Skills

Structured processes

Stakeholder communication

Operational delivery

Tools

SAP

MySupply

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain & Governance Technician

Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire - minimum 60% on-site (hybrid)
Contract: Until December 2026 (with potential to extend)
Hours: 35 hours per week; Mon-Thu 08:00-16:15, Fri 08:00-13:00
Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £22.43 per hour (PAYE)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the role

Carbon60's defence client has an exciting opportunity to support a major UK defence-related programme within a fast-paced Business Operations environment. You'll be central to procurement governance, supply chain coordination and supplier interface activities. Ideal for someone who excels in structured processes, stakeholder communication and operational delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare Requests for Quotes and ensure sourcing aligns with internal buying policies and governance requirements.
• Raise and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders using SAP and MySupply.
• Post goods receipts and ensure invoices are processed and paid promptly.
• Maintain procurement records, order books and reporting dashboards.
• Liaise daily with suppliers and internal teams to resolve delivery, paperwork and order issues.
• Support supplier performance reviews, including KPIs, risk management and improvement actions.
• Assist finance with budget control, ...