Supply Chain Security Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

The Role:

Responsible to the Head of Security you will closely collaborate with other Security Managers in the Saab UK Security team, stakeholders in other functions in order to develop, continuously improve, and ensure implementation of security policies and standards. You will drive rollout of security requirements across and interface with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers to define, negotiate and implement supply chain security processes and audits for Saab UK.

Lead on the day-to-day management and delivery of the supply chain security policy, procedures, risk assessment management and general supply chain security processes including Secure by Design requirements.

The ideal individual will have an understanding of defence supply chains and good knowledge of Secure by Design. Experience within international supply chains will also be of benefit.

Stakeholder engagement at all levels is essential to this role, therefore candidates will be required to show involvement in all aspects of supply chain security.

The role will include coordination with supply chain security teams across Saab globally and liaison with Group's Head of Supply Chain Security.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that supply chain security processes, policies and procedures are carried out in accordance with UK Govt, Saab Group, Saab UK and Contracting Authority requirements.
2. Central Coordinator for supply chain security across all Saab UK sites and drive identification and resolution of supply chain / sourcing security issues.
3. Establish and maintain an annual audit plan related to supply chain security.
4. Support for Saab's procurement functions in questions related to security.
5. Interface with Suppliers, Certification Bodies, Customers and other external Stakeholders regarding supply chain security Requirements, Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Incidents.
6. Conduct supply chain security audits at all Saab UK locations and maintain the audit register.
7. Identify and assess internal and external supply chain security Threats and Risks with relevance for Saab UK Products, Services, Information Assets and IT Systems.
8. Support the Procurement Team, Product Managers and other internal stakeholders with definition and implementation of supply chain risks, assisting with mitigations, reviews and implementation. Report residual risks & KPIs to the Head of Security.
9. Develop and maintain a supply chain security awareness program in line with the wider Saab UK security program.
10. Interface with suppliers, certification bodies, customers and other external stakeholders regarding supply chain security requirements, threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
11. Advise on the appropriate security controls for new contracts.
12. Take the Lead on Secure by Design (SbD), its process, procedure and compliance. Ensure Saab UK meets the SbD requirements of customers.
13. Conduct the required due diligence on suppliers, product movement and information.
14. Preparing and implementing the supply chain security sections for company security instructions.
15. Taking clear ownership of all supply chain security incidents/breaches.
16. Work closely with Saab UK procurement team to ensure safe secure resourcing for projects.
17. Assist the Saab UK Head of Security with any additional tasks within the wider security function.
18. Complete supply chain security sections within new bids and PQQs including SBD.

Required skills:

• Sole UK National.
• Current SC Clearance or be able to meet the requirements for SC.
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Security.
• Working knowledge of UK Supply Chain Security protocols and procedures.
• Understanding of UK Gov Secure by Design approach.
• Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.

Desired Skills:

• Good understanding of UK Gov 'Critical Imports and Supply Chains Strategy'.
• Good understanding of NCSC supply chain principles.
• Good understanding of ISO28000.

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.