Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Date Posted: 2026-01-30

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBRBRC112: Raytheon UK Top Floor, Unit 730 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh, RG41 5TP, United Kingdom (inactive)

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Function: Supply Chain Management

• Operations

Duration: Permanent

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

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain robust supply chain compliance by implementing governance frameworks, managing audits, and ensuring adherence to Raytheon policies and regulatory requirements
• Oversee supplier onboarding, risk monitoring, and vendor maintenance
• Resolve issues that impact On Time Delivery and supplier payments
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
• Maintain accurate compliance reporting and documentation
• Deliver communications and training across the function
• Act 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 Skills

• 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

Equal Employment

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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