Supplier Development Manager

Glasgow – Scotstoun (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

We’re supporting a leading defence and engineering organisation in the search for an experienced Supplier Development & Cost Manager to join a major Global Combat Ships programme.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity operating across an international supply chain, focused on driving supplier capability, operational excellence, and strategic cost management across a multi‑billion‑pound naval programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Development activities across all programmes to improve alignment and efficiency
• Drive interventions with high-risk suppliers to improve capability, capacity, and programme delivery
• Lead and execute strategic cost reduction initiatives to improve cash flow, reduce risk, and deliver measurable savings
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships to encourage collaboration and innovation across the enterprise
• Influence senior stakeholders and embed continuous improvement best practices across the supply chain

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong Supplier Development and/or Manufacturing background, ideally in a leadership capacity
• Degree qualified and/or Lean Six Sigma certified (minimum Green Belt – Black Belt advantageous)
• Proven experience with supplier performance management tools including Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, Capability & Capacity Assessments, NPI, etc.
• Experience delivering strategic cost management and improvement initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership capability

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of a complex international programme, partnering with global suppliers and senior stakeholders to shape the future of naval capability.

You’ll join a fast‑paced environment where you’ll have genuine autonomy, enterprise‑wide influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a strategically important programme.

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