Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Supply Chain Manager • Millom

Company: BAE Systems

Millom

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain ManagerLocation: 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: Starting from £60,500 + car allowance on topWhat you’ll be doing:Leading and managing a team of Supply Chain staff, subcontractors and managers to support the delivery of the Supply Chain Strategy and Dreadnought ProgrammeManaging a significant portfolio of business-critical suppliers and coordinating resources across placed contractsBuilding and managing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme successNegotiating supplier contracts in line with BAE, MoD and SDA processes and proceduresDevelopment, maintenance and implementation a comprehensive Contract Management PlanAccountability for performance measures applied to the supplier contracts covering both past and future performanceYour skills and experience:Experience in Major Subcontract projects or large programmes, commercial contract negotiationProven experience in Supply Chain Management, in particular contract strategies, negotiation and managementAbility to develop and lead a high performing team, enabling a positive working culture that embraces diversity of thought.MCIPS or equivalent professional qualificationBenefits: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 Platform Supply Chain Team:Join one of the largest defence programmes in the UK Government, backed by decades of investment and long-term commitment. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a stable, high-profile programme with real impact, offering excellent opportunities for career growth, development, and progression over the long term. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.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: 24th March 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. #Li-SV1 #Li-Hybrid