Strategic Supply Chain and Operations AnalystAerospace and Defence Engineering Uxbridge, UK (Hybrid after probation)An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected aerospace and defence engineering organisation operating at the forefront of complex, high-precision manufacturing.This is a highly visible and strategically important role working directly alongside senior leadership within the Sourcing and Supply Chain function.We are looking for an exceptional analyst, someone who can absorb complex operational, engineering and supply chain information, identify what really matters, and turn it into clear, actionable insight that drives business decisions.This is not a traditional reporting role.You will act as a key operational and analytical partner to leadership, helping shape decisions across supply chain performance, sourcing strategy, operational improvement and business execution within a technically complex manufacturing environment.The successful candidate will: Analyse complex operational, sourcing and supply chain data to support strategic decision-making Translate technical discussions, operational challenges and supplier issues into concise executive summaries, business cases and decision-ready recommendations Identify root causes behind delivery, quality and supply chain performance issues and help drive measurable improvements Support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance reviews and operational improvement programmes Develop high-