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Job Title: Principal Supply Chain Project Manager – GFA

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: From £70,865+ executive car allowance depending on skills & experience

• Leadership of the Government Furnished Assets (GFA) team to work with key stakeholders within the business to ensure all GFA requirements for the programme are accurately identified and submitted to MOD
• Establishing, managing and controlling all associated labour and material budgets, working in consultation with key stakeholders
• Ensuring that the team procures required items in line with SQCDP objectives, with effective contract management throughout
• Be accountable for all programme related GFA activity in line with area of responsibility (project management, programme, strategy and business capability) in support of the Supply Chain Functional Plan at BAE Systems (Barrow)
• Ensuring that the team provides and continuously improves systems, policies, processes, business capability and project related tasks / information to support procuring teams to procure required items in line with SQCDP objectives, with effective contract management throughout
• Ensuring sub-ordinates work collaboratively across the Functions and Business (as appropriate) to resolve problems and achieve objectives and high standards of performance
• Leading and managing a team of professional Project Management Staff and Managers in the delivery of the Supply Chain Functional Strategy and Plan, specifically in support of the area / portfolio that has been assigned to the individual

Essential:

• Project Management APMP (or equivalent level), relevant, professional qualification
• Supply Chain MCIPS (or equivalent level), relevant, professional qualification
• Experience in Supply Chain management

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence sector or similar environment
• Management, leadership and business executive skills

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.

As Principal Supply Chain Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of leading and coordinating all supply chain activities within your area of responsibility, whether that’s procurement, programme management, strategic development, or enhancing business capabilities. Your role will be pivotal in delivering the Supply Chain Functional Plan, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. You’ll also contribute to shaping key strategies, policies, and procedures that drive continuous improvement, elevate product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction across both internal teams and external partners. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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.

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: 30th September 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.

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