Contracts Manager
Broughton, Chester

Summary of Role:
Contracts Manager for the post contract management of a complex MoD programme
Within a Business Area, leads Contract Management activity in respect of relationship management strategies and responses to customer Requests for Proposal. Working under consultative direction, establishes and maintains routine and non-routine contracts of moderate/high value and complexity. Identifies and manages commercial risk. Interfaces internally and externally at senior level. Contributes to Business Area strategies.

Main Duties:
Lead the Contract management of a complex MoD Programme

Preparation of Teaming and Contract management strategies and relationship management plans at Business Area and Programme level.
Development of innovative Contracting solutions in support of Proposals
Negotiate Non-Standard Contracts and manage non routine issues through senior functional management.
Identify and manage risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with customers and other project team members
Administration of complex due diligence activity
Responsible for programme financial performance associated with contracts
Responsible for Contract compliance and performance
Responsible for delivery and invoicing of goods and services
Maintenance of records
Functional representative at customer and internal reviews including Gates, MRBs and EACs
Produce business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews
Participate in/lead cross-functional improvement activity
Support relationship management initiatives
Deputising for the Airborne Solutions Head of Commercial

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Experienced in International contract development, negotiation and management
Experienced in support solution contract development and negotiation
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
Experience of Subcontract Management including 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
Strong record of problem solving
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

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's.
Enhanced sick pay scheme
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
37hr working week, with an early finish Friday/9 day fortnight (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.