Supply Chain Manager (Construction)

Location: Preston, Samlesbury or Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Up to £89,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on the management of our external supply chain which consists of PMO, prime contractors design services and associated professional services.
• Managing Framework Agreements under an agreed SRM process.
• Responsibility for commercial matters from project inception through procurement strategy, estimating, tender, negotiation, contract administration and contract closure.
• Leading supplier Relationship Management tools. Ensuring that supplier and sourcing reviews are carried out, suppliers are monitored and managed and where appropriate alternative sources are identified that are to the further benefit of the business.
• Managing the integration of strategic solutions, aligned to business needs. Contributing to the determination of a longer term strategy and implementing plans and actions for areas of responsibility such that the strategy is realised.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in a Supply Chain, Commercial Construction or Managing/Senior Quantity Surveying role.
• Experienced of working in a prime contractor, client or consultancy type role/s.
• MRICS qualified or Equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts.
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of Programme and Portfolio strategies for construction works.
• Ability to deal with complex programmes, pre and post contract management, incentivisation etc.
• An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy.

Desirable:

• Client side experience.
• Experience of managing and developing a team.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Supply Chain team:

This is a team at the forefront of supporting the business’ investments into its existing infrastructure as well as new building developments and product platforms meaning no two days are the same. This role will have QS direct reports who will hold day-to-day responsibility for the team. We aim to lead and influence the sourcing and contracting strategy, delivering world class facilities to the Air sector.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 10th June 2025. 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.