Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience in Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement within a complex supply chain environment Considerable working knowledge of business improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, alongside sound Project Management principles Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally Manufacturing experience within aerospace, defence and/or MOD programmes Auditor trained, with relevant experience in areas such as Supplier Quality Engineering Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate Supplier Development activity across your area, driving continuous improvement and value creation Enhance supplier performance through best-practice methods, structured improvement programmes, and capability assessments Communicate performance, risks, and progress to cross-functional and external stakeholders Build strong collaborative supplier relationships and support wider Supply Chain Excellence initiatives Lead and support strategic supplier capability assessments, including gap analysis and the development of clear, actionable recommendations Provide technical and problem solving support to key suppliers, addressing complex issues to deliver robust and sustainable solutions Develop and deliver training to suppliers and internal teams to enable confident and effective delivery of improvement activities Act as a subject matter expert, supporting and mentoring colleagues across Supplier Development, Supplier Performance Management, Quality Assurance, and Continuous Improvement Produce high quality analysis, executive summaries, reports, and presentations using Supplier Development tools, trackers, and templates Technologies: Support Network Security More: Join BAE Systems as a valued member of our global colleague network, where your unique skills and perspectives will help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and our roles come with competitive salaries starting around £50,000, plus relocation support packages for eligible positions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, offering a strong sense of shared purpose and a supportive culture. Here, youll build a meaningful career, recognized for your contributions with tailored rewards that support your financial and personal well-being. last updated 19 week of 2026