Supply Chain Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector seeks a Supply Chain Project Manager to coordinate critical projects. With a focus on supplier management and stakeholder engagements, this role requires over 5 years of experience and active UK security clearance. Join a values-driven environment and influence key programme outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain roles, ideally within defence, aerospace, or MRO sectors.
• Comfortable working within a matrix organisation and fast-paced project environment.
• Active UK security clearance (essential).

Responsibilities

• Represent the Supply Chain function across programme meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks across Supplier Management, Procurement, Asset Management, and Demand Forecasting.
• Support project planning, performance tracking, and risk management.

Skills

Supplier Management

Asset Management

Forecasting

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

PMI Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

CIPS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain Project Manager– Defence Sector | UK | Security Clearance Required

Are you an experienced Supply Chain professional ready to take on a high-impact role supporting critical defence programmes?

We’re currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Programme Lead to act as the key interface between a major Programme and the broader supply chain function. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across complex acquisition and sustainment projects and influence key programme outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the Supply Chain function across programme drumbeat meetings and stakeholder engagements
• Coordinate cross-functional tasks across Supplier Management, Procurement, Asset Management, and Demand Forecasting
• Manage and support programme change activities and assess supply chain impacts
• Oversee tasking authorisation and project artefact (e.g., SCM plans, BOMs, KPIs, CDRLs)
• Support project planning, performance tracking, risk management, and reporting
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain roles, ideally within defence, aerospace, or MRO sectors
• Comfortable working within a matrix organisation and fast-paced project environment
• Skilled across multiple domains: supplier management, asset management, forecasting, etc.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
• Active UK security clearance (essential)
• Project or procurement qualifications (PMI, PRINCE2, AMP, CIPS) desirable

This is a role where you can truly shape delivery outcomes across high-profile programmes. If you’re looking for a challenge and the chance to work in a values-driven, outcome-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for more details!