Date Posted:

2026-02-19

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GB-ESS-HARLOW-002 ~ Kao One ~ BLDG V

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Job Title: Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Function: Supply Chain Management

• Operations

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week with early Friday finish

Location(s): Harlow/Glenrothes ideally with hybrid working (2-3 days a week on site). Also open to Near Reading, Livingston, Manchester or Gloucester as home sites.

Security Clearance Requirements: Eligible

Why join Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting-edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you're looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real-world impact, your future starts here.

About the Role:

Raytheon is seeking a 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.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining robust supply chain compliance by implementing governance frameworks, managing audits, and ensuring adherence to Raytheon policies and regulatory requirements. It oversees supplier onboarding, risk monitoring, and vendor maintenance while resolving issues that impact On Time Delivery and supplier payments. The position also drives continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives, maintains accurate compliance reporting and documentation, and delivers communications and training across the function. Additionally, it acts as the central point of contact for compliance-related queries within Commercial, Sub Contract, and Supply Chain teams.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in a compliance, procurement, or supply chain role within a defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industry.
• Familiarity with export control regulations and international trade compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-stakes, regulated environment.
• 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 of internal and external auditing, and corrective action resolution.
• Proven experience of problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Good working knowledge of customer and supplier due diligence tools and techniques.

Desirable

• Familiarity with international and national standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 28000).
• Experience with compliance management systems or supplier risk platforms.
• Working knowledge of UK and international defence regulations and procurement standards.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, ICA, NCMA).
• Six sigma or other recognised continuous improvement experience.
• 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.

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