Supply Chain Manager Estates & Maintenance
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Job Title:
Supply Chain
Manager
FM & Estates
Location:
Barrow In Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Circa £62,000 depending on experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
The Supply Chain
Manager
plays a key role working as part of a team a major long-term investment programme across the Barrow site. Key focus will be, developing procurement plans,
managing
tender processes, and negotiating with suppliers to secure best-value outcomes across the FM & Estates Categories. Working with internal teams and external partners, youll identify risks, ensure compliance, drive
strong
supplier performance through effective post-contract
management , and support bidding activity with accurate commercial insight. Youll also contribute to supply chain strategy, report cost efficiencies, and apply life-cycle costing to inform key procurement
decisions .
Core duties:
Working with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the North West
Developing &
leading
post contract
management
processes across FM with key partners and helping to embed
KPI
to drive value.
Co-ordination throughout the end-to-end procurement process such that customer and supplier issues are communicated and resolved effectively
Identification of risks, issues and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies
Producing and
managing
procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements
Essential Skills:
Significant experience working in supply chain within the FM, Estates
management
and/or Infrastructure industries
Experience
leading
procurements based on specification, for design and manufacture/build
An understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy
Experience of contract and supplier performance
management
Experience
managing
a team of supply chain professionals
Knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts and MCIPS qualification (advantageous but not essential)
The Facilities & Estates
Management
Team:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme in the North West. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your
expertise
and ideas will make a tangible difference.
Why BAE Systems?
Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with
confidence
and be empowered to be your best. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a
strong
sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export
control
restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict
the roles
you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All
applicants
must
as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where
applicants
must
typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for
the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date:
8th April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for
the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management;Logistics