Supply Chain Lead

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary - £47,400 - £58,000

What's your possible?

At Northrop Grumman UK , you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible .

This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

This is more than just a job; it's a mission .

• Provide senior supply chain support across programmes, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Identify suitable suppliers for programme items and services.
• Lead negotiation and tendering strategies to secure best value and on‑time delivery.
• Manage supplier performance, including pricing, availability and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Monitor supply chain risks, including obsolescence and supply issues, and elevate concerns when required.
• Ensure supplier performance metrics such as quality, on‑time delivery and risk management are effectively tracked.

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience working within a supply chain function.
• Demonstrated success in subcontract negotiation and management.
• Experience reviewing and contributing to proposals.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of supply chain operations and efficiency improvement.
• Knowledge of contract and subcontract law.

• Experience in defence, cyber or complex project environments.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. We value potential as well as experience.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK national .

You must be able to gain and maintain SC level UK Government security clearance .

• Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development programmes
• Performance bonuses

Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, supporting Defence programmes and mission‑critical systems.

Every voice matters. You will be part of an inclusive community that supports authenticity, respect and collaboration.

Shape your future through diverse roles, development pathways and mentoring opportunities, supported by wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.