Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

Defence & Security Industry | Hampshire (3 days onsite)

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a leading global organisation within the defence and security sector, delivering mission-critical solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyber environments. With a strong international presence and a multi-billion-pound turnover, this business plays a key role in supporting national security and complex technical programmes.

As part of a high-performing Procurement & Supply Chain function, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that directly influences significant spend and plays a strategic role in enabling business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

The Role

Sitting within a specialist supply chain team supporting a large, complex business unit, you’ll gain exposure to end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse supplier base. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a forward-thinking, transformation-driven environment.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing contract administration, including maintaining accurate records and processing contract changes
• Providing analytical insight to support commercial and procurement decision-making
• Supporting the development and tracking of KPIs to measure supplier and contract performance
• Running low-complexity sourcing activities and supporting supplier selection processes
• Identifying opportunities to increase engagement with SME suppliers
• Monitoring supplier risk across areas such as resilience, financial health, and sustainability
• Supporting Supplier Relationship Management through performance and spend analysis
• Contributing to a major systems transformation programme, including the transition to a new Source-to-Pay platform
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and ways of working

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working in hybrid teams
• Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail
• A proactive, curious approach with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
• Confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements

Experience & Background

• Degree educated or equivalent experience
• Interest in pursuing or working towards MCIPS (desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in using technology to enhance procurement and supply chain performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, etc.)

Why Apply?

• Join a globally recognised organisation in a highly impactful sector
• Be part of a function that is central to business strategy and transformation
• Gain exposure to large-scale procurement operations and systems change
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression within procurement