Subcontract Manager

2 Days Old

Job Title: Subcontract Manager

Grade: P4
Function: Supply Chain Management
Location: Harlow (hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site) - travel required to customer sites.
Clearance Required: SC
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
About the role:
Major Subcontract Manager contributes to Competitive Tendering, Single Source Tendering and Subcontract Management activity in respect of partnering and relationship management strategies and responses to customer Requests for Proposal. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, programme execution and contract closure.

Main Duties (Leading and/or supporting) :
Responsible for early subcontractor identification and engagement to support new business pursuits and provide risk and opportunity analysis for early capture.

Responsible (independently) for developing procurement strategies (including identifying the appropriate procedure and providing full justification for its selection)

Responsible for executing procurement procedures and guiding multi-functional internal teams through the process including scoring moderation. (Working with the Customer to gain endorsement at each stage including the setting of Selection and Award criteria including weightings etc)

Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain

Liaising with peers from other disciplines and businesses and the Functional SLT.

Creates, executes, and manages various International or Domestic subcontract types (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.), using various source selection techniques.

Participates in development of supplier Statements of Work (SOW) and conducts bidders' conferences as required.

Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and services

Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system

Works with suppliers and other stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering and strategic relationship management to deliver value for the organisation

Contribute to the creation of business capture strategies by recommending strategic choices to improve the organisation's short- and long-term performance

Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.

Participates in gate reviews and capture / proposal efforts.

Leads or is an active member of the Supplier IPT and facilitates relationships between program office/functional organisations and suppliers.

Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.

Initiates and participates in supplier assessments and development activities.

Functional representative at supplier and internal reviews including Gates, MRBs and EACs

Produces business cases / briefing materials / resource and materials estimates for management reviews

Participates / leads supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activity

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related field

Related degree//MCIPS or equivalent

Experience developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working

Flexible and positive attitude

Able to lead or perform effectively in a multi-functional team

Excellent verbal and written communications and ability to brief at mid-management level

Knowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirements

Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services

Experience in or exposure to negotiating low/medium complexity non-standard agreements including Service Level requirements

Experience of delivering continuous improvement. Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution at mid-management level

Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes

Desirable:
Programme Management skills / experience

Experience as Control Account Manager

Experience of Team mate selection and Teaming Agreements

Experience of working with international suppliers/programmes

Experience managing a team

Experience of programme management skills (IPDS/Risk

Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics/SOW Development/Business Finance)

Develops and implements International Offset/Industrial Participation strategies and negotiates associated Agreements.

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Location:
Harlow
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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