Supply Chain Manager (Construction)

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee sourcing and contracting solutions in Barrow-in-Furness. This role requires significant experience in construction supply chain management and offers hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will lead a team and ensure high-quality procurement processes. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain within construction.
• Knowledge of legal contracts like JCT and NEC.
• Proven track record in construction strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a major investment programme.
• Lead team and manage procurement processes.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Significant experience working in supply chain for the construction industry

Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts

Significant experience in the development of construction strategy

Understanding of business and procurement approaches

Experience of contract and supplier performance management

Experience managing a team of supply chain professionals

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title

Supply Chain Manager (Construction)

Location

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

Salary

£65,000 to £70,000 per annum

What you'll be doing

• Working with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year+ investment programme in the North West
• Development of effective sourcing strategies, aligned with the Infrastructure Construction Strategy
• Delivering effective management and leadership to the assigned team, creating the environment for the team to succeed
• Leading the sourcing and contracting procurement process, inclusive of tender pack development, evaluation and award
• Ensuring the quality of sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard.
• Negotiating and finalising contracts with the external supply chain
• Managing commercial performance of contractors and contract delivery
• Managing relationships with strategic suppliers
• Co‑ordination throughout the end‑to‑end procurement process such that customer and supplier issues are communicated and resolved effectively
• Input into the bidding activity such that the budget is met, consistent with business objectives
• Regular reporting on delivery progress and escalations required
• Management of internal and external stakeholders

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Significant experience working in supply chain for the construction industry
• Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts
• Significant experience in the development of construction strategy
• An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy
• Experience of contract and supplier performance management
• Experience managing a team of supply chain professionals

Desirable:

• Client‑side experience
• MCIPS
• Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful

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 Procurement team

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once‑in‑a‑generation infrastructure investment. You'll be part of a programme delivering transformative change within an operational environment, ensuring continuity of services while driving major enhancements. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation and high‑impact delivery, providing opportunities to shape processes, lead new actions, and contribute to projects that will define the future of our infrastructure. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high‑profile programme where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference.

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 (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Security and Vetting

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date

28th November 2025

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