Salary - £47,400 - £58,000
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’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.
The Opportunity
This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As a Supply Chain Lead, you will be a key member of our Supply Chain team, ensuring customer requirements are met while protecting the commercial and financial interests of the business. You will help develop and deliver a sustainable supply chain that supports our Defence programmes, providing expert guidance on procurement, supplier management and operational effectiveness.
Your work will shape strategic supply chain initiatives, optimise spend, and enhance collaboration with suppliers. This includes demand forecasting, purchase order management, material sourcing, scheduling and inventory control. You will play a vital role in supporting UK‑wide and internationally deployed systems that form the modern backbone of the Royal Navy.
Role Responsibilities
• Provide senior supply chain support across programmes, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Identify suitable suppliers for programme items and services.
• Lead negotiation and tendering strategies to secure best value and on‑time delivery.
• Manage supplier performance, including pricing, availability and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
• Monitor supply chain risks, including obsolescence and supply issues, and escalate concerns when required.
• Ensure supplier performance metrics such as quality, on‑time delivery and risk management are effectively tracked.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Construction procurement experience
• Experience working within a supply chain function.
• Demonstrated success in subcontract negotiation and management.
• Experience reviewing and contributing to proposals.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of supply chain operations and efficiency improvement.
• Knowledge of contract and subcontract law.
Preferred
• Experience in defence, engineering or complex project environments.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. We value potential as well as experience.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK national.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC level UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team is here to support and guide you through the process: [email protected]
Benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Career development programmes
• Performance bonuses
Why Join Us?
A Mission to Believe In
Every day, we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, supporting Defence programmes and mission‑critical systems.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
Every voice matters. You will be part of an inclusive community that supports authenticity, respect and collaboration.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape your future through diverse roles, development pathways and mentoring opportunities, supported by wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
Ready to apply?
Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Contact our team for more information: [email protected]
No – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the UK.
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
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Construction procurement experience
- Experience working within a supply chain function
- Demonstrated success in subcontract negotiation and management
- Experience reviewing and contributing to proposals
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Understanding of supply chain operations and efficiency improvement
- Knowledge of contract and subcontract law
- UK citizenship / UK national
- Ability to gain and maintain UK SC level security clearance
- Experience in defence, engineering or complex project environments
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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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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.
