Sub Contract Manager

Subcontract Manager

Location:Luton
Contract:12 months
Rate:Up to £60 per hour (Inside IR35)

Security Clearance: Candidates must already hold a high level of UK Security Clearance due to the sensitive nature of the work.

We are seeking an experiencedSubcontract Managerto join an Integrated Project Team within the Defence/Aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities

Lead subcontract management and procurement activities across the project lifecycle.
Manage supplier performance, relationships and contractual requirements.
Forecast and report subcontract spend.
Identify and develop new suppliers with specialist and emerging capabilities.
Draft and negotiate complex commercial and contract documentation.
Translate customer and project requirements into commercial agreements.
Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and effective flow-down of terms.
Lead commercial strategies and Lifecycle Management (LCM) deliverables.
Manage export compliance, restrictions and third-party rights.

Experience Required

Strong commercial/procurement experience, ideally within Defence, Aerospace or a similar regulated sector.
Degree-level technical training, professional qualification or significant relevant experience.
MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS is preferred.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Good understanding of commercial and legal aspects of contracting.
Strong knowledge of Lifecycle Management (LCM)and procurement processes.
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and cross-site teams.If you hold the required UK Security Clearance and have strong subcontract/procurement experience, we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change