Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager – Defence / High Technology Manufacturing

As a Supply Chain Manager within our client's ISP Equipment team, you'll take ownership of a critical supplier portfolio supporting complex defence programmes. This is a hands‑on role focused on supplier performance, capability improvement and supply chain risk, working closely with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams in a fast‑paced, high‑technology environment.

• Owning and developing a portfolio of strategic suppliers across delivery, quality and capability
• Leading supplier assessments covering maturity, capacity, planning and manufacturing excellence
• Acting as the key link between suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifying, managing and mitigating supply chain risk aligned to programme needs
• Driving continuous improvement using lean and structured problem‑solving approaches

• Proven supply chain management experience within Aerospace, Defence or complex Manufacturing
• Strong supplier performance and risk management capability
• Experience improving delivery and quality using lean / CI tools (e.g. DMAIC, root cause analysis)
• Confident stakeholder management and clear, professional communication skills
• Experience of supplier development frameworks such as SC21 or equivalent is advantageous

• High impact position on complex, mission‑critical programmes
• Significant supplier exposure and autonomy
• Opportunity to influence delivery, capability and resilience across the supply chain
• Hybrid working with regular on‑site collaboration

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an on‑site gym, and a coffee shop.

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our client's Security Team.