Supply Chain Lead

Description:

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead supply chain activity across multiple programmes, ensuring delivery aligns with business and customer needs
• Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers to support project requirements
• Drive tendering and negotiation processes to secure value, quality, and timely delivery
• Manage supplier performance, resolving issues and maintaining service standards
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers
• Monitor risks across the supply chain, including shortages and obsolescence
• Oversee demand planning, purchasing, scheduling, and inventory control
• Track and report on supplier metrics such as quality, delivery performance, and risk

Main Skills Needed:

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or subcontract management
• Strong negotiation skills with experience delivering commercial outcomes
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations and efficiencies
• Ability to build and manage stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Knowledge of contracts and subcontract frameworks
• Experience contributing to bids or proposals
• Degree-qualified or equivalent practical experience
• Background in defence, engineering, or complex environments (beneficial)