Senior Supply Chain Manager
Requisition ID: R10247212
Location: New Malden or Cheltenham (hybrid)
Clearance Type: SC (or eligible) – willingness to obtain DV
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000
What's Your Possible?
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It is the foundation for your career development, the impact we have within our communities, and the opportunities we create for our people to grow and thrive.
Opportunity Overview
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As Senior Supply Chain Manager, you'll play a pivotal leadership role within our Supply Chain function, leading the team responsible for supporting programmes from initial business capture through delivery and closeout. You'll help shape supply chain strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, drive commercial value, and ensure our programmes have the support they need to succeed.
Working closely with business leaders, programme teams, business development, and suppliers, you'll influence critical decisions, remove delivery barriers, and help Northrop Grumman UK achieve operational excellence across a complex and dynamic portfolio.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced supply chain leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering meaningful business outcomes within the defence and technology sectors.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain Programmes team, driving capability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute supply chain management plans that support business winning activities and successful programme delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to remove obstacles, manage risk, and maximise value across programmes.
- Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships, negotiating agreements that support long-term business objectives.
- Deliver measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and KPI-driven outcomes.
- Support organisational development, process improvement initiatives, and the delivery of the wider Supply Chain strategy.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in supply chain management within a complex organisation.
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings, commercial benefits, and operational improvements.
- Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Ability to identify innovative solutions and drive meaningful business change.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against targets.
Desirable:
- Experience within defence, aerospace, engineering, technology, or a highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and supply chain risk management.
Even if your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and potential.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to gain and maintain SC (Security Check) UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: [email protected]
Benefits
We offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and personal life, including:
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Optional compressed working fortnight with every other Friday off
- Private healthcare
- Cash health plan
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Pension and wellbeing support
- Employee discount programmes
Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. From mission-critical defence and intelligence programmes to advanced technology and cyber solutions, the work we do together makes a genuine difference.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Every voice matters at our table. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can bring their authentic selves to work, feel supported, and have opportunities to succeed. Through our employee resource groups and community partnerships, we continue to build an environment where everyone belongs.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape your career journey through diverse opportunities, mentoring, development programmes, and leadership pathways. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or broaden your experience, we'll help you achieve your ambitions.
Ready to Apply?
Yes – Submit your application online and our team will be in touch.
Possibly – We'd be happy to tell you more. Contact our recruitment team at [email protected].
No – Explore other opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK. We're continuing to grow across the UK and new opportunities are opening all the time.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- UK citizenship
- Ability to gain and maintain UK Government SC security clearance
- Willingness to obtain DV security clearance
- Significant experience in supply chain management within a complex organisation
- Proven record of delivering cost savings, commercial benefits, and operational improvements
- Experience leading, developing, and motivating high-performing teams
- Strong senior-level stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deliver targets
- Experience in defence, aerospace, engineering, technology, or a highly regulated environment
- Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and supply chain risk management
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
