Supply Chain Senior Specialist

UK Citizenship Required for this Position

Yes

No relocation assistance available.

Yes, 10% of the time.

£47,400 - £58,000

As a Supply Chain Lead, you will be a key member of our Supply Chain team, ensuring customer requirements are met while protecting the commercial and financial interests of the business. You will help develop and deliver a sustainable supply chain that supports our Defence programmes, providing expert guidance on procurement, supplier management and operational effectiveness.

• 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 escalate 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.
• Construction procurement experience.
• 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, engineering or complex project environments.

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.

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.