Summary: The Senior Subcontract Manager role at a prestigious Aerospace client in Luton involves managing high-value and high-risk subcontract commitments within the Combat Air sector. The position requires strategic thinking and effective communication to translate complex customer requirements into actionable contracts while fostering relationships with suppliers. The role is contract-based until September 2025 and demands collaboration across various Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). The successful candidate will lead subcontract management activities and ensure compliance with contractual obligations while mitigating commercial risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of sub-contract management activities and procurement-related services.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers, conducting Supplier Business Reviews.
• Provide leadership in business winning and programme delivery with minimal supervision.
• Accountable for procurement activities within the Procurement & Development IPTs.
• Negotiate complex agreements and risk/reward mechanisms.
• Translate customer/project requirements into commercial documents.
• Develop and negotiate robust contracts for services and deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify solutions for complex risk areas and deliver mitigations.
• Draft and prepare complex contract documentation.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the function.
• Manage Export Compliance and third-party rights for procured items.
• Operate as a locally acknowledged expert within the function.

Key Skills:

• Technical training to degree standard and/or significant domain experience.
• Collaboration, communication, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Procurement within the Defence/Aerospace industry.
• Relationship building skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Understanding of Commercial and Legal Aspects of contracting in the sector.
• Ability to think creatively and offer innovative solutions.
• Experience with Export Compliance and IPR in contracting.
• SAP familiarity or equivalent integrated business systems.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Luton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other