* Initial 12-month contract.
* 37 hours a week
* Some travel required to suppliers
* £29.04/hour PAYE or 39.03/hour Umbrella
* Requires BPSS and SC clearance eligibility
Core Duties
Typical duties include (but are not limited to):
* Create and co-ordinate cross-functional (engineering, project management, quality, supply chain, materials, design & manufacture) supplier facing project plan including supplier elements.
* Adopt a collaborative, data-driven approach to target supply chain interventions to ensure new technology projects deliver on-time, to cost and required quality.
* Able and willing to use/learn common continuous improvement and problem solving tools and techniques.
* Ensure Customer requirements are clear and acceptable for flow down to the supply chain.
* Define and agree clear objectives with the supply chain.
* Support the wider procurement team by applying BAE Systems Land UK processes to the assessment of supply chain options, and identification of capability gaps.
* Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning tools and techniques to supplier related change projects (new sources of supply, amendments to existing sources of supply, new product introduction) including but not limited to: Technical Review, FAIR, Process Control Planning, PFMEA, review of supply chain quality plans.
* Support the design and implementation of appropriate supplier development solutions (processes, tools and techniques) adopting best practice where necessary to address supplier capability gaps and ensure the supply chain can meet Land UK requirements.
* Provide coaching to the supply chain in relevant tools and techniques e.g. APQP, to support supplier development and support the transfer of best practice across the supply chain
* Lead supplier relationship improvement activities to improve collaborative working, improve trust and lines of communication.
* Proactively engage across Land UK functions and with the wider BAE Systems business in the delivery of new technology programmes.
* Support cost reduction by facilitating increased throughput and reduced waste.
* Support 1st, 2nd and 3rd Party audits of the Procurement Function and Supply Chain as required.
* Promote safe practice in all supplier engagement.
Safety:
The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose intended. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications (GTI Qualification requirements)
Knowledge:
* 5+ years in an engineering, production or quality related role
* Manufacturing process knowledge (Various) Working knowledge and application of Quality Standards (ISO, AS, AQAP etc.)
* Defence Standards
* Supply Chain Management
* APQP principles
* Safety standards
Skills:
* Lead Auditor
* Application of APQP ToolsInterpretation of Engineering drawings and other technical documentation
* Cross-functional liaison
* Manage workload independently
* Experience with improvement and recovery programmes
* Accuracy and attention to detail
Qualifications:
* Engineering or Quality Qualification (Degree, HND, Apprenticeship) preferable but not necessary
Behaviours
At BAE Systems both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated.
About the team you'll be working in
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also 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.