Principal Supply Chain Development Manager

## Principal Supply Chain Development Manager Apply:
Hybrid:
Reading area:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 8, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R31290
** If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
**** Principal Supply Chain Development Manager
**** Package:** £63,270 to £85k (depending on experience)
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* Location:

** Reading, with free onsite parking.
** Working pattern:
** AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spend three days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply.
** Ready to play your part?
**** At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
** The Principal Supply Chain Development Manager leads the Commercial Enablement Supply Chain Development function and is accountable for defining and delivering AWE's enterprise-wide supply chain development strategy.

The role provides strategic leadership across supplier and market intelligence, supplier relationship management and supplier governance methodologies, sustainability and supplier engagement activities. Through leadership of the Senior Supply Chain Development and Supply Chain Intelligence teams, the role ensures AWE has the insight, frameworks, relationships, and capabilities required to support major programmes, mitigate supply chain risk, strengthen supplier performance, and position AWE as a Client of Choice across key markets.

The role will report into the Commercial Enablement Director.
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* Key Accountabilities:

*** Accountable for establishing and delivering the enterprise Supply Chain Development strategy, working with Exec and SLT to align to organisational, programme, and commercial objectives.
* Accountable for ensuring robust supplier governance, supplier relationship management, and supplier performance frameworks are embedded across the organisation.
* Accountable for providing strategic supplier and market intelligence that informs executive decision-making, commercial strategy, sourcing activity, and long-term capability planning.
* Accountable for identifying, assessing, and managing strategic supply chain risks and resilience challenges across critical supply markets and supplier networks.
* Accountable for developing and maintaining the organisation's Client of Choice strategy to secure supplier commitment, innovation, and long-term capacity.
* Accountable for embedding sustainability, ESG, SME participation, supplier diversity, and social value objectives throughout supply chain development activities.
* Accountable for building effective relationships with senior internal stakeholders, government bodies, industry partners, and strategic suppliers.
* Accountable for ensuring a level of coordinated control on all strategic market engagement, driving innovation and investment in the supply chain.
* Accountable for ensuring the development and application of consistent supply chain standards, methodologies, tools, policies, and governance arrangements.
* Accountable for leading and integrating the Supply Chain Development and Supply Chain Intelligence capabilities into a coherent, high-performing function that drives continuous improvement and measurable business value.
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