Supplier Development Professional

Job Title: Principal Procurement Professional - Supplier Development Readiness

Location: Scotstoun. Hybrid - 3 days a week onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus: £1000

Grade: GG11

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 exceptionalindividual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

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As a Supplier Development Specialist, you will support the delivery of a supplier development programme across the Global Combat Ships (GCS) supply chain, helping to drive performance, resilience and value. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Procurement teams, you will foster supplier relationships, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to mitigating business risks while enhancing operational excellence.

This is a collaborative and dynamic role where you will use data, insights and stakeholder relationships to support both operational and strategic objectives. You will help identify and resolve supplier challenges, deliver targeted development interventions, and promote knowledge sharing to build capability, encourage continuous learning and support long-term sustainable performance across the supply chain.

Core duties

• You will assess supplier capability, capacity and readiness, identifying risks and implementing targeted improvement plans
• Lead supplier development and continuous improvement activities to enhance quality, delivery and performance
• Conduct supplier audits, reviews and investigations, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions
• You will monitor supplier compliance and risk, coordinating mitigation activities to support business objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance improvements, maintain reporting and support process excellence

Essential Skills

• Experience managing supplier performance and development within complex manufacturing, engineering or supply chain environments
• Solid understanding of quality management systems and standards, including ISO 9001, AS9100, APQP and related regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting supplier audits, capability assessments and performance reviews to identify risks and drive improvements
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies, with the ability to leadinitiatives and support capability development

The Global Combat Ship Strategic Supply Team

Join a unique role at the heart of the Global Combat Ship enterprise, working with strategic suppliers across the UK, Canada and Australia. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders, drive supplier performance on a multi-billion-pound programme, and shape lasting improvements through innovation, influence, continuous improvement and end-to-end ownership.

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 applicantsmust as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmust 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: 4th November 2026

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