Supply Chain Director – Boeing Defence UK

Boeing; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Annual incentive plans

Learning Together Programme

Well Being Programs

23 days holiday + Christmas/New Year

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited (BDUK) seeks a Supply Chain Director to lead end-to-end Supply Chain activities for Vertical Lift, Fixed Wing and Digital programs from the Bristol HQ. You will drive strategy, governance, and supplier management across domestic and international partners, aligning with Boeing Global Services objectives.

The role leads ~250 people, partners with regional teams, and advances ERP capability while ensuring cost efficiency, risk management, and proactive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience in management and leadership roles.
• Experience in managing a diverse and complex business environment (ideally Boeing or an organisation with similar complexity).
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Supply Chain across three BDUK business units (Vertical Lift, Fixed Wing, Digital).
• Drive the Supply Chain development to support objectives, governance, and regional collaboration (BDUK, EICLA, and wider Boeing networks).
• Oversee supplier base of 400+ with significant spend; implement best practices and ERP governance.
• Design and develop supply chain architecture to meet program and customer expectations, including bids/proposals.
• Develop people, processes, and tools to deliver cost efficiency and capability growth.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business/Engineering or related

Job description

Supply Chain Director - Boeing Defence UK Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is hiring for a Supply Chain Director. This role is responsible for BDUK's Supply Chain vision and strategy, corporate objectives and the implementation of agreed strategies through domestic and international suppliers. This position is based out of the Bristol headquarters and will report to the Managing Director, BDUK with a dotted line into Boeing Global Services Supply Chain Vice President.

Position Responsibilities:

• The execution of existing business / programmes ensuring that Supply Chain execution is consistent with BGS best practice across the three BDUK Business Units (Vertical Lift, Fixed Wing, and Digital) - supported by a Governance team and Indirect Procurement team.
• As the leader of the Supply Chain Management Function in BDUK (c. 250 people), the Director drives the Supply Chain development to support the BDUK business objectives and strategies, covering end to end supply chain disciplines (Supply Chain Planning, Asset Management, Supplier management and Procurement, and Warehouse and Distribution).
• To drive and market Supply Chain best practice for off Boeing platforms. In practice this means accountability for the management of more than 400 suppliers with annual spend more than $300m (UK and US).
• Establishment of new business / programmes across all BDUK business segments, designing, establishing and developing a Supply Chain architecture and capability to deliver program and customer expectations - accountable for supply chain input into bid and proposals for all major campaigns.
• Developing people, processes, and tools in a collaborative environment with BDUK, Europe Canada and Latin America (EICLA) region, the wider BGS business with other Boeing programmes operating in the UK and region, including SCM leadership & governance of ERP system for business benefit.
• Continued development of regional resources where practical to create a sustainable presence and reduce current infrastructure cost.
• Responsible for Boeing UK level Supply Chain Competitiveness as part of Boeing's Prosperity commitment to the UK Government so required to interface with key UK Government, MoD and Department of Business and Trade stakeholders.
• Supplier Performance oversight for BGS in Europe - risk management, growth plans to support increased production rates and new product introduction.
• Regional leader to develop Community of Practice ensuring leverage as One Boeing in our supplier network.
• Represents BDUK Supply Chain at CIPs ADPG and UKG SC Resilience Industry Groups.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain experience in management and leadership roles.
• Experience in managing a diverse and complex business environment (ideally Boeing or an organisation with similar complexity).
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Evidence of demonstrating values and behaviours that align to the Boeing culture.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• MCIPs qualified.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK.

Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award. Shift: Day Shift (United Kingdom)

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