Supply Chain Manager

• Provide strategic leadership and subject management expertise across all aspects of Supply Chain management relating to major subcontract activities
• Formulate and articulate strategies that will shape the acquisition of whole boat supply chain solutions
• Lead direct and indirect reports, influence colleagues, team members and members at all levels from adjacent functions within the Submarines business
• Ensure value for money, performance, and alignment with Submarines’ business objectives
• Take a holistic, proactive, and influential role in supplier and equipment strategy development, the management of strategic cost and the end-to-end contracting process
• Provide authoritative guidance and challenge to both the Supply Chain and Cost Analytics teams, ensuring the effective delivery of complex supplier engagements
• Provide senior leadership in the strategic implementation and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Define and drive the development of long-term supplier acquisition and contracting strategies
• Champion proactive supplier management, including early risk identification, issue resolution, and performance escalation protocols
• Lead coherence reviews for Route to Contract (RTC)
• Embed robust cost control assurance processes at all Stage Gates
• Provide senior-level challenge and scrutiny of Basis of Estimates (BoEs) and Estimates at Completion (EACs)
• Direct and enable supply and cost analytics teams in the identification, negotiation, and realisation of strategic cost reduction opportunities
• Champion cultural transformation initiatives aimed at embedding cost-conscious behaviour across the supply chain function
• Act as a senior authority on SSRO regulatory requirements for Qualified Sub Contracts (QSCs)
• Drive the strategic deployment of cost-saving methodologies and alignment to broader business transformation goals
• Lead the uplift of functional capability by championing a culture of continuous improvement
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on supply chain governance, commercial risk, and supplier performance
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the supply chain function at governance boards, internal audits, and programme reviews
• Lead and coach delivery teams and future Tiger Team Leads in high value, high stakes multi million pound sub-contracts

• In-depth understanding of the Submarines business and its integration within BAE Systems
• Strong knowledge of UK MoD procurement processes, including Single Sourcing Regulations (SSR) and Qualifying Sub Contracts (QSCs)
• Familiarity with the company’s Business Management Systems (BMS), operational frameworks, and core business processes
• Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing terms and conditions within complex supply chain and procurement contracts
• Deep commercial knowledge, particularly in areas like Single Sourcing Regulations, Qualified Sub Contracts, and relevant industry standards
• Understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks, with a focus on Risk and Opportunity Management within procurement and supply chain contexts
• Knowledge of the various routes to contract and the associated processes for effective supplier integration
• Strong understanding of critical procurement functions, such as negotiation tactics and supplier performance management
• Ability to interface with senior leadership, including CEOs and Executive Committees
• Exceptional ability to communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated capability to motivate, persuade, and influence others
• Advanced skills in contract negotiation
• Skilled in managing cost and value delivery through effective supplier negotiations, contract management, and process optimization
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Expertise in identifying capability gaps and developing targeted training, mentoring, and coaching programs
• Experience or demonstrable awareness in Supply Chain management and major sub contracts
• Management, leadership and business executive skills
• Skills and experience at an executive level including Project Management, product awareness, commercial acumen, engineering acumen, financial awareness and effective influencing skills
• SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance

Relevant professional qualification e.g Degree MCIPS, CEng, RICS, APM