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Sub Contract Manager
- caddington, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £68 - £97 Per Hour
Job Description
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 experienced Subcontract Manager to 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.