Supply Chain Platform Manager
// Role Summary
Lead supply chain activities for the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Programme at Portsmouth Naval Base, ensuring materials and services are planned and available to meet programme requirements, quality, schedule, and cost targets.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full project life-cycle for supply chain outputs.
- Serve as the prime point of contact for all project-related procurement issues.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to protect the company's commercial interests.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within major complex programmes.
- Requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
// Role Specification
Join BAE Systems as a Supply Chain Manager (Projects) at Portsmouth Naval Base, where you'll play a crucial role in pioneering progress and protecting what matters most. As part of a global colleague network, you'll contribute to delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions.
Role Responsibilities:
- Ensure all materials and services are planned and available to support Programme requirements for the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) program.
- Collaborate with key Programme Stakeholders, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Royal Navy, and Key Suppliers to understand, plan, and deliver supply chain requirements to the required quality, schedule, and cost levels.
- Develop and manage the Materials Supply Plan and strategies for this strategically important and complex program.
- Lead all supply chain activities within the QEC Programme, including bid support, operational performance management, and tactical issue resolution, to achieve project revenue, budget performance, and customer satisfaction targets.
- Manage the full project life-cycle, ensuring Supply Chain outputs such as Bid deliverables, Supply Chain Management Plans, RBA inputs, Phase Reviews, and Design/Technical reviews are met.
- Act as the prime point of contact for all project-related procurement issues and liaise with the Procurement Manager for material and sub-contracted services.
- Ensure Supply Chain risks are understood within the project, mitigation plans are agreed upon, and commercial interests are protected and captured in risk registers.
- Act as a change agent for Supply Chain within the project environment, assisting in the education and communication of developed strategies.
- Manage Supply Chain project performance, budget, and risk, reporting into the project contract review pack.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations through regular communication.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience working within a Procurement or Supply Chain function.
- Proven commercial and contractual acumen, demonstrated through managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to lead projects across multiple disciplines.
- Experienced supply chain lead within major complex programmes.
About BAE Systems:
At BAE Systems, you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture where you can grow with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contributions and enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, recognising that diversity strengthens our teams.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting.