Sub-Contract Manager
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Job ref:
1169103/003_1584977157
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Location:
Luton, Bedfordshire
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£64 - £65 per hour
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Contact:
Harry Garvin
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Email:
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Published:
11 months ago
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Consultant:
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Sub-Contract Manager
Location: Luton
Number of Hours: 37 hrs
£65ph
12 month Contract
This role will involve actively working in a matrix organisation structure as a Sub Contract Manager supporting a variety of complex assignments across a number of Integrated Project Teams within the Combat Air Systems sector.
This role will require a demonstrated ability to manage internal and external relationships and will require broad experiences of working cross functionally in a matrix organisation, in order to influence a breadth of business decisions throughout the Life Cycle Management framework.
Accountabilities:
Lead the delivery of sub-contract management activities and other procurement related services which may be required by the business
Translate customer / project requirements into commercial documents, particularly pertaining to the design, development and production of bespoke complex electronic systems
Understanding mechanisms of mitigating risk associated with entering into commercial agreements
Develop and negotiate robust contracts for services, intangible and tangible deliverables
Working in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders to ensure the flowdown of appropriate terms from customer contracts to enable compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate commercial / contractual risks
Focal point for project and suppliers regarding contract and supply base matters
Drives and leads strategies to influence business decisions throughout the project life cycle
Identify solutions for complex areas of potential risk /opportunity e.g. sub-contract risk, liability and exchange rate exposure etc. and deliver solutions/mitigations
Promotes a culture of best practice and sharing of knowledge within the function and across the wider business
Construct and lead the contracts and supply chain management Life Cycle Management (LCM) deliverables
Work with stakeholders, at all levels, in order to understand Customer requirements and critical success factors
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge:
Requires appropriate training to degree level or equivalent or significant relevant work experience (studying towards or achievement of MCIPS is preferred)
A good working knowledge and understanding of Procurement within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector) and ability to apply them with minimal supervision and direction
As well as procuring hardware the ability to procure intangible services linked to training, software and professional services is desirable
Relationship building skills with cross-functional colleagues, customers and suppliers
A good understanding of the Commercial and Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector)
A good understanding of Export Compliance associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector)
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