Supply Chain Lead

Outsource Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Supply Chain Lead to drive supply chain strategy within BAE Systems. This high-impact role requires senior-level leadership to influence stakeholders and deliver exceptional supply chain performance across complex engineering programs. The candidate will lead strategic supplier engagement, coach team members, and ensure procurement governance, compliance, and cost transparency.

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership in supply chain or procurement, ideally within defense.
• In-depth knowledge of MoD procurement frameworks and SSRs.
• Experience influencing C-suite stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of subcontract strategies.
• Drive supplier engagement and manage contract excellence.
• Coach and mentor supply chain professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Influence

Commercial Acumen

Coaching

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract Type: 24-Month Contract (Inside IR35)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (3 days onsite: Tuesday–Thursday)
Pay Rate: £55/hr PAYE or £74.26/hr Umbrella
Business Unit: BAE Systems Submarines

About the Role We are recruiting a Supply Chain Lead to join BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow. This is a high-impact leadership role within the Strategic Cost Management function, responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain and subcontract strategy across multi-million-pound, high-value programmes. The successful candidate will operate at senior executive level, influencing internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, commercial, legal, and technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of subcontract strategies aligned with programme objectives and value for money targets.
• Provide authoritative leadership and challenge on procurement governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive strategic supplier engagement and contracting excellence, from selection through to purchase order placement.
• Scrutinise and validate cost estimates (BoEs, EACs), leveraging cross-programme insights and lessons learned.
• Champion and embed a culture of cost transparency, accountability, and strategic value delivery across teams.
• Coach, mentor and upskill supply chain professionals; lead capability uplift across the function.
• Represent the function at senior governance boards, programme reviews, and executive-level engagements.

What We’re Looking For Essential Skills & Experience:

• Senior-level leadership in supply chain, procurement, or commercial strategy, ideally within defence or complex engineering environments.
• In-depth knowledge of MoD procurement frameworks, Single Source Regulations (SSRs), and Qualified Subcontractor (QSC) requirements.
• Proven experience influencing C-suite stakeholders and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage end-to-end supplier performance and cost optimisation.
• Demonstrable capability in coaching, stakeholder engagement, and strategic influence.

Please either Click Apply or email [e-mail]

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead Location: Barrow-in-Furness Contract Type: 24-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Working Hours: 37 hours per week (3 days onsite: Tuesday…

Maintenance & Compliance CoordinatorClient: BAE Systems Location: Barrow-in-Furness (4 days on-site) Contract: 12 months,37 hrs per week …

Job Title:P6 PlannerClient:BAE Systems Location:Barrow in Furness (3 days a week onsite, 37 hours per week) Duration:12 Months (with opportunity…