Supply Chain Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a 12-month contract in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves delivering Supply Chain Strategy and Intelligence, focusing on developing category and supplier strategies to support future supply chain design. You will lead strategic sourcing efforts, collaborate with various teams, and ensure alignment with business functions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, with the potential for professional growth and development in the procurement field.

Qualifications

• Experience in line management or coaching.
• Experience influencing stakeholders.
• Background working with electrical systems and equipment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with businesses to ensure category recommendations meet expectations.
• Act as a champion for procurement across UK businesses.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder Influence

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Job description

Job summary

Supply Chain Manager - 12 month contract - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - £53.24 ph UMB or £39.51 ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Supply Chain Manager

Important

Supply Chain Manager

Job description

The Role

Responsible for delivering Supply Chain Strategy and Intelligence, ensuring the function retains a long-term strategic vision focused on developing category and supplier strategies, as well as supporting future supply chain design.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies, including category and equipment, to support current and future programmes.
2. Lead on pan-programme activities, including Supply Chain design and delivery of category and supplier strategies.
3. Identify opportunities for alignment and integration with other business functions, corporate entities, and the wider Submarine Enterprise.
4. Leverage embedded (sub-tier) opportunities using BAE and Enterprise frameworks within the supply chain.
5. Utilize various tools to analyze category trends, demand, and opportunities.
6. Lead and influence cross-business and cross-functional teams of stakeholders to design and implement business benefits.
7. Collaborate with businesses and other functions to ensure category recommendations meet expectations and achieve optimal outcomes.
8. Act as a champion for procurement, focusing on embedding category management of direct spend across UK businesses.
9. Develop support materials for category management to standardize processes, document lessons learned, and improve operational efficiency.

What are BAE Systems looking for from you?

• Experience in line management or coaching.
• Experience influencing stakeholders.
• Background working with electrical systems and equipment (desirable).
• Experience with long build durations and a low mix of product types (desirable).

Security Requirements:

SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY. This role requires full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite, including a BPSS check. You must hold or be eligible for SC clearance. The role involves access to ITAR Material, which has restrictions. Please contact us if you are unsure about your eligibility.

Note:

The Umbrella rate quoted is the gross rate paid to the Umbrella Company, inclusive of all employment costs. The net rate paid by the Umbrella, Limited Deemed, or Agency PAYE may differ. Please contact us to discuss rates via these payment methods.