Reading, Berkshire
BAE Systems

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £63,900+ depending of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and deliver multiple complex development programmes, managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers both within the UK and internationally. This role involves regular travel to supplier sites and business locations as required
• Be Responsible for integration activities across the programme portfolio, supporting new business opportunities, acting as a key interface with internal stakeholders, and leading the supply chain response to future growth
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies for assigned suppliers, ensuring the successful delivery of agreed business objectives and long term performance targets
• Ensure supplier contracts demonstrate ample commercial rigour, minimise organisational risk, promote innovation, and include clear improvement and performance measures Champion the standardisation and application of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) best practice
• Lead strategic relationships with key suppliers, including negotiation of contracts in line with spend management objectives Drive supply chain rationalisation and provide solutions to support SANKE programme teams, including escalation and resolution of supply constraints

Your skills and experiences:

• Excellent decision making skills and ability to translate strategy into action creating winning solutions and output for the business
• Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders creating excellent relationships and driving supply chain excellence
• Ability to manage strategic supplier partnerships throughout all stages of the supply chain lifecycle
• CIPS/MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification or working towards
• Considerable experience with international partners would be beneficial
• Global supply chain experience working with international suppliers/partners

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Edgewing Supply Chain team

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up – setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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

27th October 2025

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.

Reading, Berkshire
BAE Systems

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £63,900+ depending of skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and deliver multiple complex development programmes, managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers both within the UK and internationally. This role involves regular travel to supplier sites and business locations as required
• Be Responsible for integration activities across the programme portfolio, supporting new business opportunities, acting as a key interface with internal stakeholders, and leading the supply chain response to future growth
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies for assigned suppliers, ensuring the successful delivery of agreed business objectives and long term performance targets
• Ensure supplier contracts demonstrate ample commercial rigour, minimise organisational risk, promote innovation, and include clear improvement and performance measures Champion the standardisation and application of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) best practice
• Lead strategic relationships with key suppliers, including negotiation of contracts in line with spend management objectives Drive supply chain rationalisation and provide solutions to support SANKE programme teams, including escalation and resolution of supply constraints

Your skills and experiences:

• Excellent decision making skills and ability to translate strategy into action creating winning solutions and output for the business
• Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders creating excellent relationships and driving supply chain excellence
• Ability to manage strategic supplier partnerships throughout all stages of the supply chain lifecycle
• CIPS/MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification or working towards
• Considerable experience with international partners would be beneficial
• Global supply chain experience working with international suppliers/partners

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Edgewing Supply Chain team

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up – setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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

27th October 2025

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.