Senior Supply Chain Manager
Job Title: Senior Procurement Supply Chain Manager
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: Competitive
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead team process conformance by continuously reviewing, challenging, and driving process improvements
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Establish, manage and control all associated labour and material budgets, working in consultation with key stakeholders
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Ensure that the team procures required items in line with SQCDP objectives, with effective contract management throughout
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Be accountable for all Supply Chain activity in line with area of responsibility (procurement, programme, strategy or business capability) in support of the Supply Chain Functional Plan at BAE Systems (Barrow)
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Ensure 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
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Ensure sub-ordinates work collaboratively across the Functions (as appropriate) to resolve problems and achieve objectives and high standards of performance
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Lead and manage a team of professional Supply Chain 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
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
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MCIPS or equivalent level, relevant, professional qualification
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Experience in Supply Chain management
Desirable:
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Experience in the Defence sector or similar environment
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Management, leadership and business executive skills
Benefits:
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.
The Supply Chain Team:
As Senior Procurement Supply Chain Manager, you will be accountable for all Supply Chain activity in line with area of responsibility (procurement, programme, strategy or business capability) in support of the Supply Chain Functional Plan at BAE Systems (Barrow). You will Provide support and assistance in the development of key strategies, policies and procedures to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
Why BAE Systems?
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: 21st July 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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