Supply Chain Design and Architecture Lead

Role: Supply Chain Design and Architecture Lead

Contract Length: 6 initial contract

Pay rate: Competitive pay rate, to be discussed on application

Location: Bristol - hybrid working

IR35: Inside

This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest and most complex Commercial and Supply Chain function in government, at a time of transformational change. You will lead a core part of the organisation's Supply Chain Design and Architecture service - to help define, develop and embed best-in-class supply chain principles and solutions to meet revolving operational and strategic requirements. You will work with capability teams, senior stakeholders, and delivery partners to shape future-facing, integrated supply chains. You will influence early capability development, establish design principles, and ensure that supply chain requirements are Embedded effectively through the acquisition life cycle.

Key Accountabilities

• Shape Supply Chain Strategy and Design
• Influence capability development by embedding supply chain strategy at the earliest stages of programme development.
• Design and Deliver End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions
• Support critical programmes with tailored supply chain architecture advice.
• Drive Supply Chain Optimisation and Resilience
• Establish ways of working, tools, and methods for the new supply chain architecture capability.

Key Criteria:

• Deep Supply Chain Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and delivering supply chains in complex, high-risk environments.
• Defence Sector Knowledge: understanding of capability life cycle, and Defence acquisition processes.
• Proven ability to set direction and influence outcomes at senior levels.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of operational delivery and change leadership.
• Strong understanding of commercial principles and market engagement strategies.
• Exceptional ability to build trust-based relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Proactive, independent, and credible - able to operate with minimal oversight and deliver at pace.

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