Supply Chain Manager (Construction)
Location: Barrow in Furness. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements available.
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 per annum
What You’ll Be Doing
* Working with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10‑year+ investment programme in the North West.
* Development of effective sourcing strategies, aligned with the Infrastructure Construction Strategy.
* Delivering effective management and leadership to the assigned team, creating an environment where the team can succeed.
* Leading the sourcing and contracting procurement process, including tender pack development, evaluation and award.
* Ensuring the quality of sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard.
* Negotiating and finalising contracts with the external supply chain.
* Managing commercial performance of contractors and contract delivery.
* Managing relationships with strategic suppliers.
* Co‑ordination throughout the end‑to‑end procurement process so customer and supplier issues are communicated and resolved effectively.
* Input into the bidding activity to meet the budget, consistent with business objectives.
* Regular reporting on delivery progress and escalations required.
* Managing internal and external stakeholders.
Essential
* Significant experience working in supply chain for the construction industry.
* Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts.
* Significant experience in the development of construction strategy.
* Understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy.
* Experience of contract and supplier performance management.
* Experience managing a team of supply chain professionals.
Desirable
* Client‑side experience.
* MCIPS qualification.
* Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts. Possible annual incentive.
About the Procurement Team
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once‑in‑a‑generation infrastructure investment. You will be part of a programme delivering transformative change within an operational environment, ensuring continuity of services while driving major enhancements. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation and high‑impact delivery, providing opportunities to shape processes, lead new actions and contribute to projects that will define the future of our infrastructure.
Why BAE Systems?
We are an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your assessment performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.
Security and Vetting Requirements
Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may involve nationality, place of birth, and residency criteria. All applicants must achieve at least Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
Closing Date
28th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply as soon as possible.
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