Supply Chain Director – Boeing Defence UK

Overview

In this role you lead the Supply Chain function for BDUK from Bristol, driving the vision, strategy, and end-to-end supply chain excellence across three business units. You will manage a large supplier base and a regional network, shaping architecture, governance, and bid input for major campaigns. You’ll develop people, processes, and tools while engaging with UK government stakeholders and cross-border teams to enable sustainable growth and resilience.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning and development
• Inclusive culture and voice empowerment
• Parental leave options
• Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company-paid BUPA medical plan

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain across three business units (Vertical Lift, Fixed Wing, Digital) in line with BGS best practice
• Manage a ~250-person SCM function and oversee governance and indirect procurement
• Oversee 400+ suppliers with >$300M annual spend across UK/US and drive performance
• Design and implement new supply chain architecture for new programmes and bids
• Collaborate regionally with EICLA and wider Boeing teams to improve ERP governance and capabilities
• Develop regional resources to reduce infrastructure costs and ensure sustainability
• Interface with UK government, MoD and DoT as part of Prosperity commitments and supplier networks
• Represent BDUK SCM in industry groups and cross-functional communities to leverage One Boeing
• Drive supplier risk management, growth plans, and new product introduction in Europe

Key requirements

• Minimum 5 years in supply chain leadership roles
• Experience in managing a diverse and complex business environment (ideally Boeing or similar)
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain disciplines (planning, asset management, supplier management, procurement, warehousing and distribution)

• values-alignment with Boeing culture
• collaboration and stakeholder management
• leadership and people development
• Supply Chain Planning
• Asset Management
• Supplier Management and Procurement

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