Supply Chain Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Supply Chain Specialist, where your expertise in procurement will help drive transformative improvements. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful delivery and compliance within critical projects, impacting the UK's defence capabilities. You will engage with suppliers, manage relationships, and contribute to departmental reporting, all while enjoying flexible working options. With a commitment to career development and a supportive team environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the industry.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Career Development Opportunities

Performance Bonuses

Flexible Working Options

Compressed Schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services while managing supplier relationships.
• Develop departmental reports and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement Cycle Understanding

Communication Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Data Analysis for Reporting

Proactive Attitude

Job description

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At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

As a Supply Chain Specialist supporting our Control Systems and MDI accounts, you will help drive supply chain improvement through transformation of delivery and business engagement. You will report to the Supply Chain Lead as part of the Supply Chain Programmes team, aligned with projects to ensure delivery and that our business and customer needs are met sustainably and compliantly.

Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. We develop and support UK-wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems. Our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer—with curiosity, dedication, and innovation—to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

“We believe that the team is greater than the sum of its parts. Through constructive challenge, creativity, and positive engagement, we can overcome obstacles, meet challenges, and thrive in our industry.” Joe Marlow – Supply Chain Programme Delivery Manager

Responsibilities:

• Procure goods and services following our processes
• Expedite and update the open order book
• Develop and deliver departmental reports
• Monitor and manage suppliers with supporting data points to ensure successful delivery into programmes
• Manage supplier relationships and performance
• Liaise with project teams for demand planning and management

We offer flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses. For more details, speak to our recruitment team.

We are looking for:

• An engaging, proactive attitude; you seek tasks
• A thorough understanding of the procurement cycle
• Good communication skills; you question, feedback, and signal progress
• Experience and understanding of procurement principles
• A learning mindset

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain UK Government security clearance (SC). Our team is available to guide you through the process.