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About the Role
As Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role within the Supply Chain function, leading the team responsible for supporting programmes from initial business capture through delivery and closeout. You will help shape supply chain strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, drive commercial value, and ensure programmes have the support they need to succeed. You will influence critical decisions, remove delivery barriers, and help Northrop Grumman UK achieve operational excellence across a complex and dynamic portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain Programmes team, driving capability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute supply chain management plans that support business winning activities and successful programme delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to remove obstacles, manage risk, and maximise value across programmes.
- Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships, negotiating agreements that support long-term business objectives.
- Deliver measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and KPI-driven outcomes.
- Support organisational development, process improvement initiatives, and the delivery of the wider Supply Chain strategy.
Requirements
- Significant experience in supply chain management within a complex organisation.
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings, commercial benefits, and operational improvements.
- Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Ability to identify innovative solutions and drive meaningful business change.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against targets.
- Experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, technology, or a highly regulated environment (Desirable).
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and supply chain risk management (Desirable).
- Must be able to gain and maintain SC (Security Check) UK Government security clearance.
- UK Citizenship required.
Location
- New Malden (hybrid)
- Cheltenham (hybrid)
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- £60,000 - £75,000
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Optional compressed working fortnight with every other Friday off
- Private healthcare
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Pension and wellbeing support
- Employee discount programmes
- Relocation assistance may be available
About the Company
- At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future.
- Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From mission-critical defence and intelligence programmes to advanced technology and cyber solutions, the work we do together makes a genuine difference.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can bring their authentic selves to work, feel supported, and have opportunities to succeed.
- Shape your career journey through diverse opportunities, mentoring, development programmes, and leadership pathways.
Equal Opportunity
- Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.