Supply Chain Planning Analyst in Cheltenham

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

What’s your possible? At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

Opportunity Overview: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a sustainable, high-performing supply chain that supports critical programmes within our business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure we meet operational needs while protecting commercial and financial interests. Operating within a dynamic engineering environment, you will contribute to both day-to-day delivery and strategic improvement activities. From sourcing and supplier engagement through to demand planning and inventory management, your work will directly support programme success and help shape best practice across our supply chain function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your ideas, initiative, and impact truly matter.

Role Responsibilities:

• Source suppliers and lead RFx activities, including reviewing Statements of Work, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and implementing contracts
• Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships, understanding requirements and ensuring supplier performance aligns with programme needs
• Maintain ERP data and ensure procurement and contract documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date
• Support supplier relationship management through performance monitoring, assessment, and continuous engagement
• Monitor supply chain risks and issues, providing clear updates and applying best practice procurement and supply chain principles
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including spend optimisation, forecasting, scheduling, and inventory management

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related field
• Experience building and managing strong supplier relationships
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage subcontracts
• Understanding of supply chain operations, including Purchase-to-Pay processes
• Experience procuring professional and technical services

Preferred:

• CIPS qualification or currently working towards it
• Knowledge of import and export controls, including US export regulations

If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential as much as experience.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this clearance type. You must be able to gain and maintain SC-level UK Government security clearance.

Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com

Benefits:

• Flexible working options, including compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development programmes
• Performance-based bonuses

Why Join Us?

• A Mission to Believe In: Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Your work will have purpose, impact, and meaning.
• A Place to Belong and Thrive: We believe every voice matters. You will join a supportive team that values diverse perspectives, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Your Career, Your Way: Shape your career journey with access to development programmes, mentorship, and opportunities for internal mobility across our growing UK organisation.

Ready to Apply? Yes – Submit your application online. Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com. No – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the UK.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.