Job Title: Supply Chain Contracts Manager
Location: Glasgow. Hybrid 3 days/week on site. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Circa £45,000-£53,000 (DOE)
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll 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, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
Operating in a programme environment, you will manage the end-to-end subcontract lifecycle of assigned products and services delivering into the Clyde Shipbuild Delivery teams. The role sits within the T26 Platform Supply Chain team. The main purpose of the role is to manage the contractual relationships within complex CAT A/B contracts covering design, manufacture and commissioning scope for safety critical ship systems.
Core duties:
- Managing the supplier responsibilities and relationship during delivery, installation and commissioning of key equipment on the ship
- Working with Engineering, Operations and Quality to deliver equipment from suppliers that meets our specification, quality, schedule and cost requirements. You will lead multi discipline activities – e.g. weekly project reviews with suppliers, Factory Acceptance Tests of equipment, quarterly business reviews, in yard supplier visits etc.
- Managing the contract with each supplier including managing delivery of agreed milestones to cost and schedule, negotiating any contract changes with suppliers and investigating and resolving claims for delays or poor performance. Using the ERM system to manage Purchase Orders and other deliverables
- Leading on cost by actively pursuing cost reduction or cost avoidance activity, often requiring multi stakeholder buy-in. You will be reporting monthly and quarterly on cost and schedule performance
Essential Skills:
- Experience of direct procurement within complex environments
- Experience of managing complex contracts in a manufacturing and commissioning phase
- Commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and financial stakeholders
- Ability to communicate and influence at various levels – from shop floor to senior management
The T26 Platform Supply Chain team:
No two days will be the same in this challenging yet immensely rewarding role, whilst coordinating the activities of the supplier with the Ship Builders and Engineers to deliver equipment, installation and commissioning services to schedule and cost. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the procurement of materials, equipment and services for the build and delivery phase to support our nation’s defences. You will have the ability to increase skill and knowledge base to enable future career opportunities in a dynamic and changing environment.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll 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. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s 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:
We’re 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: 20th May 2026. Interviews for this position will take place W/C 1st June.
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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