Senior Supply Chain Manager

Company: Arguile
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Location: Hampshire
Job Description:

Job Description

Senior Supply Chain Manager – Defence & Aerospace

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Hampshire – Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite)

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12-month contract

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BPSS required

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

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Key responsibilities:

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

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  • Ideally 10+ years’ relevant Procurement / Supply Chain / Subcontract experience
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  • Defence industry experience strongly preferred
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  • Experience working with UK MoD regulations and contractual flowdowns
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  • Strong commercial and contractual acumen
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  • Ability to draft, negotiate and interpret contractual Terms & Conditions
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  • Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills
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  • SAP / ERP knowledge
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  • MCIPS desirable
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This is a senior, hands-on role requiring someone comfortable taking ownership of a significant subcontract and operating across a complex stakeholder environment.

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Interested? Apply directly or message me for more information.

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Posted: August 16th, 2026