Strategic Supply Chain Officer

\n Strategic Supply Chain Officer Location: Warton, LancashireWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days on site per weekPay Rate: £26.07 per hour PAYE or £34.99 via umbrella (inside IR35)Contract: ContractEmployer: BAE Systems About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Strategic Supply Chain Officer to join BAE Systems at their Warton site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional to work within a high-profile engineering and defence environment, supporting strategic supply chain activities and helping to ensure effective supplier performance, delivery and commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities \n

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• Support the development and implementation of strategic supply chain plans and objectives.
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• Manage and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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• Monitor supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery and risk.
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• Identify and support opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency and continuous improvement.
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• Analyse supply chain data and provide reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
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• Support supplier reviews, performance improvement plans and escalation activities.
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• Work collaboratively with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality and project teams.
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• Identify potential supply chain risks and support appropriate mitigation strategies.
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• Ensure supply chain activities are aligned with business requirements and contractual obligations.
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• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider supply chain function.
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The successful candidate will ideally have:\n

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• Previous experience within supply chain, procurement, purchasing or supplier management.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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• Experience working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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• Good understanding of supplier performance, cost, delivery and risk management.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
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• Experience within aerospace, defence, engineering or manufacturing would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer? \n

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• £26.07 per hour PAYE
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• Hybrid working - 3 days on site at Warton
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• Opportunity to work with BAE Systems
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• Exposure to a complex, high-value strategic supply chain environment
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• Potential to develop your experience within the aerospace and defence sector
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If you have a background in supply chain, procurement or supplier management and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.\n