Key Takeaways
- Graduate role in Supply Chain at BAE Systems in Barrow.
- Salary of £34,000 per annum plus a £2,000 welcome bonus.
- Requires a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or Master’s pass in relevant subjects like Procurement, Business Management, or Engineering.
- Permanent contract with a start date of 6th September 2027.
About the Role
Within the Supply Chain function, you will work with suppliers to source, place, and manage contracts, ensuring activities deliver value through effective planning and supplier management. The role involves managing supplier relationships to ensure governance, commercial and legal compliance while maintaining commitments to cost, quality, schedule and sustainability. You will develop and influence relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring supply chain considerations are reflected in decision-making processes. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will solve problems, drive continuous improvement, demonstrate best practise operational procurement, uphold professional behavioural standards and positively influence supply chain performance, helping to achieve operational excellence while supporting key business objectives and strategic decisions.
Core Duties
- Supporting all aspects of Supply Chain related activity to cost, quality and schedule
- Support with contract management activity; placing & managing contracts, measuring supplier and schedule performance
- Undertaking reporting, data analysis and update contracting documents using digital toolsets such as SAP.
- Following best practice in line with our procurement governance, business requirements and performance objectives.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support operational objectives and supply chain performance.
- Help resolve supply chain issues and drive continuous improvement activities, contributing to reduced risks and improved operational performance.
The Submarines Team
Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.
Security and Eligibility
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.