Supply Chain Manager

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead supplier collaboration and optimize supply chain solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management in a complex project environment, with exceptional stakeholder management skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary starting from £56,000.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing teams and leading business operations.
• Exceptional skills in guiding and influencing diverse business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier collaboration and risk mitigation implementation.
• Enhance supply chain resilience and ensure continuity of delivery.

Skills

MCIPS or equivalent level

Experience in supply chain management

Team management skills

Stakeholder management skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job title and location

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

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

Overview

Salary: £56,000+ depending on skills & experience

What you'll be doing

• Leading supplier collaboration through strategic development and risk mitigation implementation
• Proactively identifying and capitalising on opportunities to achieve cost and schedule efficiencies
• Leading innovative supplier contracting to enable collaborative and forward-thinking product development
• Actively managing supplier performance to pre-empt issues, enabling rapid recovery and ensuring consistent delivery success
• Leading the strategic development of secondary supply chain solutions to enhance resilience and ensure continuity

Your skills and experience

• MCIPS or equivalent level, relevant professional qualification
• Proven experience in supply chain management within a complex project environment
• Comprehensive experience in managing teams, leading business operations, and driving executive-level initiatives
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively guide, influence, and negotiate across diverse business environments
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly to Huddersfield and other locations as required by business needs

Benefits

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.

The Propulsion Integrated Delivery (IDT) Team

This team are responsible for the design, development, and qualification of critical submarine equipment for the SSNA program, currently in its early design phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape supply chain strategies, drive performance improvements, and gain broad business exposure - ideal for those seeking a dynamic, high-impact environment with real influence. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth can restrict eligibility. All applicants must at minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically requires 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK for the role.

Closing date: 26th September 2025.

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