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Senior Supply Chain Manager

Arguile
Portsmouth · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Category
Manufacturing and Production

Senior Supply Chain Manager – Defence & Aerospace

Hampshire – Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)

12-month contract

BPSS required



If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement professional to manage a major, complex subcontract within a Defence & Aerospace environment.


Key responsibilities:

  • Manage supplier/subcontractor performance across delivery, quality, cost and contractual obligations
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations and resolve supplier issues
  • Manage and develop key supplier and stakeholder relationships
  • Execute contractual documentation and binding agreements
  • Drive cost savings, value creation and risk mitigation
  • Monitor supplier KPIs and performance
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve supplier and contract performance
  • Support continuous improvement and contracting strategies


Experience required:

  • Ideally 10+ years’ relevant Procurement / Supply Chain / Subcontract experience
  • Defence industry experience strongly preferred
  • Experience working with UK MoD regulations and contractual flowdowns
  • Strong commercial and contractual acumen
  • Ability to draft, negotiate and interpret contractual Terms & Conditions
  • Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
  • SAP / ERP knowledge
  • MCIPS desirable


This is a senior, hands-on role requiring someone comfortable taking ownership of a significant subcontract and operating across a complex stakeholder environment.

Interested? xwzovoh Apply directly or message me for more information.

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