Sub Contract Manager


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LA International Computer Consultants Ltd

Listed on

15th June 2020

Location

Luton

Salary/Rate

Negotiable

Salary Notes

Negotiable

Type

Contract

Start Date

ASAP

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Our defence client is recruiting for a Sub-Contract Manager to join a team in Luton.

Job Description

* This role will involve actively working in a matrix organisation structure as a Sub-Contract Manager into the Combat Air sector. The primary focus for this role will be the management of sub-contract commitments both tangible and intangible in their nature across both Development & Series Production.

* 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 (LCM) framework. The individual will have strong and effective communication skills, with the ability to develop and nurture internal customer relationships, promote customer intimacy and team working.

* The successful candidate will need to demonstrate successful subcontract management by developing robust contracts which mitigate commercial risk and address lifecycle factors whilst fostering and maintaining supplier relationships.

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)

* An ability to think 'outside of the box' offering solutions to enable the function to add value and innovation

* SAP familiarity (or equivalent integrated business systems)

* Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams

Key responsibility areas

* Lead the delivery of sub-contract management activities and other procurement related services which may be required by the business

* Develop, implement and execute the Procurement strategy for the Combat Air area

Translate customer / project requirements into commercial documents, particularly pertaining to the design, development and production of bespoke complex electronic systems

* Develop and negotiate robust contracts for outsourced services and intangible deliveries

* Identifying and sourcing appropriate supply chains for the delivery of outsourced intangible services

* Promotes customer intimacy in both internal and external relationships

* 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

* Draft and prepare complex contract documentation using standard and non-standard formats

Working cross functionally to review customer contracts to identify appropriate contractual flowdowns

* Lead the generation and review of 'appropriate' specifications and Statement of Work documents

* 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

* Management of Export Compliance, restrictions and third party rights for all procured items and services

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.

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