Subcontract Manager

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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; were 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 organisations 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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