Subcontracts Manager (FTC)

Location: Gloucester, South Gloucestershire

 Position Role Type: Hybrid Raytheon UK has an excellent opportunity for a Subcontracts Manager to join our team in Gloucester on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This is a unique opportunity to step into a Subcontracts Manager role leading execution and innovative commercial solutions across Cyber & Intelligence and Space & ISR.  Reporting directly to the Senior Manager (Contracts & Subcontracts), you will influence mission-critical outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams at the forefront of national security. Our teams here provide DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations.

Enable the business to bid for and meet customer expectations though the use of subcontract capability and resource. Enable subcontractor Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to delivery of customer solutions and objectives. Manage Subcontractors / Suppliers with autonomy and accountability for delivery, ensuring quality and consistency in execution and alignment with business objectives. Participate in development of supplier Statements of Work (SOW) with Engineering and Programme. Manage and Negotiate contracts, sub-contracts, non-disclosure agreements and terms and conditions. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including suppliers and customers, to align on policies, practices, and procedures. Manage all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and which are required to ensure performance and support of the contract milestones of the system. Works with suppliers and other stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering and strategic relationship management to deliver value for the organisation. Apply advanced knowledge of subcontracting practices to evaluate challenges faced by the programme(s)/organisation and the supply chains, taking action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities, as well as solving complex problems across multiple work areas. You will gain insight into personal and team leadership in a corporate environment. Opportunities for Development: You will collaborate with and mentor junior team members. You will gain insight into personal and team leadership in a corporate environment. You will have access to a catalogue of learning materials curated to enhance your professional, technical, ethical and compliance awareness and knowledge. As a member of the Commercial and Subcontracts team you will participate in 'all-hands' gaining insight into the breadth of Raytheon's activities. Required Skills & Experience: Demonstrable knowledge of Contract Law. Relevant depth of experience in managing contract or subcontract negotiation and performance. An appetite for learning and growth. A desire to work, communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver customer value. Desirable Skills & Experience: A Degree in Law, Finance, Business, Science, Engineering or other professional field. Working experience of SAP R3 in a Supply-Chain or Contracts role. Benefits and Work Culture 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early! 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary) 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others Enhanced sick