Principal Specialist Supply Chain Operations

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Principal Specialist: Supply Chain Operations
Commercial Operations
Location: Harlow/Hybrid with 1-2 days a week on site. (Permanent
Hours: Fulltime 37hrs
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
This is an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and proactive Supply Chain Operations Specialist to support the integrity and compliance of our defence supply chain operations. This role is essential in ensuring that all procurement activities meet applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including export controls, defence procurement regulations, and internal policies.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in a compliance, procurement, or supply chain role within a defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industry.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g. SAP).
Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholder to develop a meaningful and value-added network.
Experience with compliance management systems or supplier risk platforms.
Working knowledge of UK and international defence regulations and procurement standards.
Financial Acumen; working knowledge of programme and business financial management.
Programme management skills (Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics).
Experience with SAP S4 HANA.
Experience of Customer/Supplier Relationship Management.
Experience of Digital transformation and automation.
Compliance Monitoring and support
Support the implementation and manage the supply chain compliance frameworks across subcontracting and procurement activities.
Ensure successful governance / compliance of the business through routine monitoring of the application of appropriate Raytheon policies and procedures.
Lead the subcontract and supply chain functions internal and external audits and management of correct action resolution.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of Raytheon UK’s policies and procedures, in collaboration with Internal stakeholders, Raytheon Corporate, Customers and regulatory bodies.
Ensure successful compliance of key suppliers aligned to Raytheon policies, legal and regulatory requirements.
Support the management of risks within the supply chain by monitoring adverse media events, screening alerts, political/economic/environmental changes.
Programme leads, MPM) and customers are appropriately notified of any significant risks.
Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation
Project manage functional continuous improvement activities aligned to Raytheon UK’s and Supply Chains’ goals and continuous improvement strategy.
Proactively seek out improvement opportunities utilising digital transformation and automation.
Help deliver training and awareness sessions on key compliance topics such as open order book management, export controls, anti-bribery, and modern slavery.
Act as the point of contact for compliance-related queries from Commercial, Sub-Contract and Supply Chain teams.

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