Job Title: Subcontract Manager (6 Months Contract)
Req ID: 144323BR
Location(s): Harlow

Summary of Role:
Within a Business Area, leads Subcontract Management activity in respect of supplier selection, teaming and relationship management strategies and responses to customer Requests for Proposal. Working under consultative direction, establishes and maintains routine and non-routine subcontracts of moderate/high value and complexity. Identifies and manages commercial risk. Interfaces internally and externally at senior level including with customers. Contributes to Business Area strategies.

Main Duties:
•Preparation of Teaming and Subcontract management strategies and relationship management plans at Business Area and Programme level.
•Development of innovative Subcontract solutions (including selection of suppliers/solutions) in support of Proposals
•Negotiates Non-Standard Subcontract Agreements and manages non routine issues through senior functional management.
•Identifies and manages risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with subcontractors and other project team members
•Administration of complex due diligence activity
•Is responsible for programme financial performance associated with subcontracts
•Responsible for Subcontractor compliance and performance
•Responsible for acceptance and receipt of goods and services
•Maintenance of records
•Functional representative at customer, supplier and internal reviews including Gates, MRBs and EACs
•Produces business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews
•Participates in/leads cross-functional improvement activity
•Supports relationship management initiatives

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:
•Related degree or equivalent
•Ability to work in a team
•Excellent verbal and written communications
•Flexible and positive attitude
•Good working knowledge of import/export legislation
•Strong programme management skills (Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics)
•Experience of programme financial management
•Extensive experience of logistics issues
•Experience of negotiating and changing multiple types of non-standard agreement including the flow down of requirements and the use of Statements of Work
•Strong record of problem solving
•Experience of supplier evaluation and selection
•Experience of Customer Relationship Management

Desirable:
•Experience of collaborative working in BS11000 environment
•Experience of dispute resolution
•Experience of working with international suppliers or customers
•Knowledge of Teaming Agreements
•Multi functional team leader experience
•Strong network of industry/ internal contacts
•Experience as Control Account Manager

Diversity:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA) and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide a challenging and rewarding careers. Raytheon UK are also recognised as an 'Investor In People' employer with an IIP Bronze award accreditation, and have further ambitions.

To apply for this role please go on our careers website and search for:- 144323BR 144323
Relocation Eligible
No

Clearance Type
SC

Expertise
Contracts
Supply Chain/Purchasing

Type Of Job
Contract

Work Location
United Kingdom - Harlow