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 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.

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