Typhoon Supply Advisor

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under Government-to-Government arrangements, providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia maintains Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and trains RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the safe use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. The company is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capability through the growth of Saudi National Partner Companies, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

Role Overview: Typhoon Supply Advisor

The Typhoon Supply Advisor will hold senior-level responsibility for managing the Typhoon Weapon System Section operation team within HQRSAF and integrating RSAF Depots and Bases. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, requires over 10 years of experience. The role involves deputising for the RSAF DOS Weapon Systems Officer and representing the Director of Supply in managing current and future supply chain business, including contract development and acting as the supply interface with the Salam Project Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Deputise for the HQRSAF Directorate of Supply Typhoon Weapon Systems Officer.
• Develop RSAF supply chain strategies and produce detailed implementation plans.
• Manage and develop the RSAF Supply Chain Operations team activities.
• Monitor performance management of supply chain contractual measures and dependencies, including producing high-quality contract and supply chain reports and data analysis.
• Ensure supply chain compliance with RSAF Airworthiness and Quality Assurance policy and regulatory standards.
• Develop and train Military or Industry personnel to enhance supply chain capability, including personnel development through Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) for CMS employees to maximise Saudisation objectives.
• Manage daily team performance against HQRSAF Weapon Systems Manager’s standards.
• Assure and develop RSAF Supply Chain Operations processes, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure Information Management tools are developed and compliant with RSAF Policy.
• Deliver and demonstrate continuous improvements to RSAF supply chain operations while promoting and sharing leading practices.
• Ensure compliance, monitoring, and management of applicable SHE policy and procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Logistics or Supply Chain operations certified by a professional training body (civilian or military), or completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship in a Military or Civilian school of Engineering and Logistics.
• Degree or Higher National Certificate, Military equivalent, or significant demonstrable experience in team management and operational output delivery.
• Extensive practical Logistics/Procurement experience, including aircraft Supply Chain development or operational environments.
• Experience in developing strategies and policies, underpinned with Project Management competence and demonstrable project delivery.
• Clear and demonstrable understanding of Capability, Availability, and Traditional Spares contracting, with practical experience of Availability Performance Management.
• Experience in the management and development of Quality Management Systems (QMS) within a Supply Chain operation.
• Extensive experience in Prime Contractor and Vendor management to ensure contract deliverables meet time, cost, and quality requirements, and effective resolution of Supply Chain issues.
• Experience with Aircraft Maintenance Philosophy and Policy utilised in the design and operation of Supply Chain models and in modelling Initial Spares Provisioning plans.
• Experience in Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, Finance, Commercial, and Programme Management practices.
• Clear demonstrable understanding or practical experience of Information Systems implementation such as MiroGOLD, IMS, or IFS.
• Demonstrable advanced practical experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project).

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in Demand Planning and Forecasting methods, techniques, and tools such as Servigistics or Syncron.
• Knowledge and experience of RSAF Logistics and Supply procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of Project and Budget Control within a Military or Commercial environment.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Access.
• Knowledge and experience of Export Control regulations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge and experience of security arrangements to control Military material.