MARITIME SERVICES
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
Job title: Supply Chain Advisor
Location: Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Up to £30,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
What you’ll be doing:
Support and/or prepare outputs and deliverables and select suppliers in line with the departmental procedures and systems
Support and/or negotiate all commercial, financial, quality and schedule elements of contracts and any authorised changes in line with departmental procedures
Pro-actively support and deliver effective supplier management and manage open order book in line with the project’s integrated schedule
Support Line Manager in delivering KPI’s
Identify and implement cost saving opportunities
Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly
Act as the primary point of contact with assigned suppliers and customers (internal/external)
Understand and adhere to the company Export Control requirements
May be required to support in areas outside of this scope due to business requirements
Your skills and experiences:
Experience of Procurement / Supply Chain Department
A degree in commercial and contractual acumen
Working understanding of tool sets and IT (SAP desirable but not essential)
Experience and understanding of MRP
Working knowledge of Purchase to Pay
Benefits:
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers 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.
Ship Repair Supply Chain team:
Working within the Warship Support Maritime Services Supply Chain responsible for delivering procurement/supply chain activities associated with a defined area. The role includes supporting the development of procurement/supply chain strategies & plans, and the engagement of internal and external suppliers & customers as required to meet the project/business objectives
Responsible for the day-to-day procurement of materials and subcontract services ensuring requirements related to cost, quality, delivery and export control are competitively achieved in line with requirements
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 fulfil 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: 2nd September 2025 – interviews will be held w/c 15th September 2025
MARITIME SERVICES
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
