Job Title: Supply Chain Digital & Technology Manager (Edgewing) Location: : Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £61,110 Depending of skills and experience What You’ll Be Doing Define and shape ERP and Supply Chain system requirements, working collaboratively across functions to deliver agreed project outcomes and realise measurable business benefits Partner with the wider business and external specialists to drive process improvements as the ERP and Supply Chain IT tools evolve, ensuring smooth transition from initial setup through to a fully integrated strategic solution Act as a Subject Matter Specialist within cross-functional Edgewing teams, providing experienced guidance on procurement system design, process optimisation, and technology alignment to support strategic decision-making Lead user research and detailed business process analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, simplification, and standardisation across the organisation Serve as a Supply Chain Key User, acting as the bridge between business and technical teams to define operational needs, validate solutions, and ensure alignment with long-term ERP and digital transformation goals Essential Your skills and experiences: Validated experience working with digital procurement tools and supporting the implementation of new ERP systems Background in a highly regulated environment, with a good understanding of compliance, assurance, and governance requirements Comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain operations, from sourcing through to delivery and performance management Desirable CIPS qualified (or working towards), demonstrating commitment to professional supply chain excellence Considerable understanding of end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Edgewing team By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters. 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 23rd October 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.