Supply Chain Lead – Risk Analysis & Reporting

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead – Risk Analysis & Reporting

Location: Portsmouth or Glascoed (other locations may be considered) – Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £34,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a member of the Functional Excellence team, you will play a key role in monitoring defined external risk indicators (e.g. geopolitical, regulatory, supplier financial health) and assess potential impacts on the supply chain. This will help to contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management tools and training materials.

You will achieve this through collaborating with both Sector & Group stakeholders to share best practice and lessons learnt. Through doing so, you will deliver training and provide ongoing support to Supply Chain teams on the effective use of approved risk tools and processes

Core duties:

• You will support the coordination of responses to risk indicators or intelligence, ensuring actions and owners are clearly captured
• You will maintain and manage the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions Risk Register
• You will prepare and present on key risk topics such as Single and Sole Source
• You will ensure consistency, accuracy, and governance of risk data across systems and reporting outputs
• You will support alignment between Project, Functional and Business Risk

Essential Skills:

• You will have a Supply Chain background and either hold or be willing to work towards CIPS Level 4
• You will bring an understanding of the Supply Chain End to End process, including key areas such as supplier management, procurement delivery, supplier development & risk management, to this role
• You will be able to identify root causes and inform robust business decisions
• You will be able to demonstrate your ability in Supply Chain and or / Projects environments, by being able to build, grow and influence networks, outside of own team, to support collaboratively working

The Functional Excellence team:

The Functional Excellence team enables the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions supply chain 300+ employees to do their jobs. Encompassing Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, People Capability, Tools/IT & Sustainability. Having an overarching perspective across the business and representing the business unit in sector and group environments to encourage sharing best practise and continuous improvement.

This role covers the Maritime and Land Defence Solutions sites and suppliers across the UK, and benefits from exposure across our large enterprise. Allowing for the opportunity to build a considerable network and progress within the company.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

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: 3rd June 2026

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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