Supply Chain Senior Specialist

UK Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance available. Travel required: up to 10% of time.

Position Overview

As a Supply Chain Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a sustainable, efficient, and strategically aligned supply chain to support our programmes, guiding decision‑making, shaping supplier strategies, and strengthening our ecosystem of partners.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide senior supply chain support to programmes, including identifying suitable suppliers and shaping negotiation and tendering strategies.
• Lead competitive sourcing activity to ensure on‑time delivery, best value and alignment with programme requirements.
• Negotiate and implement agreements, ensuring customer flowdowns and commercial considerations are fully captured.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships, including price, availability, performance and obsolescence risks.
• Oversee supplier performance governance, ensuring alignment with supplier management processes and reporting on key metrics such as OTIF, quality and risk.
• Collaborate closely with Programme teams, providing updates, reporting and timely communication across stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Supply Chain team members and support wider continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain UK Government security clearance as required for this role.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Experience within a supply chain function, with strong understanding of how supply chain operations drive organisational efficiency.
• Demonstrable success negotiating and managing subcontracts, with sound knowledge of contract and subcontract law.
• Ability to manage the supply chain elements of complex programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel capability and confident use of MS Office and presentation tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Qualified in a relevant subject (preferably degree level).

Preferred:

• CIPS qualification.
• Experience with US export/import trade controls.
• Knowledge of European languages.

Benefits

• Flexible working options, including compressed fortnight.
• Private healthcare.
• Cash health plan to support everyday medical costs.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Career development programmes and internal mobility opportunities.
• Performance‑based bonuses.

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