Senior Supply Chain Specialist (PR/007248)

Location: London

Role Type: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £55,000, plus bonus

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

As a Supply Chain Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a sustainable, efficient, and strategically aligned supply chain to support critical programmes. You will work as a key member of the Supply Chain function, shaping supplier strategies, influencing decision-making, and strengthening a network of partners to safeguard commercial interests and enable successful programme delivery.

You will help drive improvements in supplier collaboration, operational performance, sourcing processes, and continuous improvement across the business—making a tangible impact on complex, mission-led programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior supply chain support to programmes, including supplier identification and shaping negotiation and tender strategies
• Lead competitive sourcing activities to ensure on-time delivery, best value, and alignment with programme requirements
• Negotiate and implement agreements, ensuring customer flowdowns and commercial requirements are fully captured
• Proactively manage supplier relationships, including pricing, availability, performance, and obsolescence risk
• Oversee supplier governance and performance management, tracking key metrics such as OTIF, quality, and risk
• Collaborate closely with programme teams, providing updates, reporting, and clear stakeholder communication
• Support and guide Supply Chain team members while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience within a supply chain function and understanding of how supply chain operations drive organisational efficiency
• Proven experience negotiating and managing subcontracts, with knowledge of contract and subcontract law
• Ability to manage supply chain elements within complex programmes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and strong MS Office / presentation capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Degree-qualified or equivalent in a relevant subject

Preferred

• CIPS qualification
• Experience with US export/import trade controls
• Knowledge of European language

If you’re interested, please reach out to Jordan Eede, at jordan.eede@arguilesearch.com.

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