Supply Chain Lead

Are you a Supply Chain Lead or a Senior Buyer with a background in contract management and procurement? Join a leading centre of excellence in the defence sector, working within a small, collaborative team. We're seeking a pragmatic professional to help shape and implement supply chain processes.

This is a key role where you will be an integral part of the team, responsible for the full procurement lifecycle and managing relationships with a UK-based supplier network. You'll take ownership of supplier performance, lead competitive exercises, and negotiate new agreements. This is a senior-level individual contributor position with no direct reports, ideal for someone who thrives on process improvement and hands-on operational delivery.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern with a compressed fortnight option.

Responsibilities include: Supplier identification, negotiation and implementation of agreements, proactive supplier relationship management, and ensuring on-time delivery at best value. We're looking for: A proven track record in subcontract management and procurement, a strong understanding of contract law, and experience building robust supplier relationships.

Salary and Location Salary: £47,400 to £58,000 per annum Location: New Malden or Greater London (Hybrid)

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.