Supply Chain Lead

Job Title: Supply Chain Lead Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – On site Referral Bonus: £1,000 Grade: GG08 You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager .

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager , you can contact your HRBP. PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity. Job Description: Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain, you will be responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area.

The role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies and plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives . You will also be responsible for the day to day procurement of materials and subcontract services as first level escalation ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements.

Core Duties: Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project’s integrated schedule Support Line Manager in delivering KPI ’s Identify and implement cost saving opportunities Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external) Understand and adhere to the company Export Control requirements Essential Skills: You will have experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department You will have awareness of Commercial and contractual requirements You will have working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential) You will have experience and understanding of MRP You will have working knowledge of Purchase to Pay, Tender process and down selection experience The Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain team: Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for delivering procurement / supply chain activities associated with a defined area.

This role includes supporting the development of procurement / supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement and management of suppliers, projects and other stakeholders to deliver project/business objectives . 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. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. 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: 23rd October 2026 We are currently accepting speculative referrals for specific skillsets (roles based in the UK).

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