Supply Chain Lead

Summary: The Supply Chain Lead at BAE Systems is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives for current and future programmes. This role involves leading category and supplier strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and promoting best procurement practices. The position requires collaboration across various business units to drive measurable benefits and improve procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead strategic sourcing strategies, including category and equipment plans.
• Drive supply chain design and category strategy implementation across programmes.
• Identify integration opportunities across business units and the Submarine Enterprise.
• Leverage sub-tier supplier networks using BAE and Enterprise frameworks.
• Conduct detailed category analysis to inform trends, demand, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business benefits.
• Ensure alignment of category strategies with business needs and outcomes.
• Act as an advocate for procurement and category management of direct spend.

Key Skills:

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills for category analysis and trend identification.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and category management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of supplier networks and integration opportunities.

Salary (Rate): £53.24

City: Barrow-in-Furness

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other