Date Posted: 2026-04-01 | Country: United Kingdom | Location: Broughton, Flintshire | Position: Contracts & Commodities Manager | Role Type: Hybrid
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
* Life Assurance with pension 6 times salary
* 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days (37hr)
* Company bonus scheme 4% discretionary
* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes (Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work, etc.)
* Enhanced sick pay
* Enhanced family friendly policies (enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave)
* 37hr working week (hours may vary)
* Remote, hybrid & site based working opportunities
* Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
What You Will Do
This is an exciting opportunity for a Contracts & Commodities Manager to drive strategic procurement, execute commercial solutions across existing and new business requirements in Cyber & Intelligence and Space & ISR. Reporting directly to the Contracts & Subcontracts Manager, you will influence mission‑critical outcomes within the supply chain while collaborating with cross‑functional teams at the forefront of national security.
Skills and Experience - Essential
* Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commercial and Airborne Commodity and/or related field in a complex manufacturing environment
* Act as the primary focal point for Procurement and Subcontract activities for the programme and escalation point to resolve supplier relationship and contractual issues (delivery, quality, pricing and compliance)
* Ability & experience to operate independently within a small Commercial & Supply Chain team with a measurable contribution towards the achievement of programme and business goals for all procurement activities
* Experience to monitor, manage and report procurement financial forecasts in support of programme execution
* Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate programme data into actionable insights
* Identify and manage supply chain risks and opportunities in support of programme financial reporting and execution
* Track and manage supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
* Plan and execute supplier visits, in conjunction with supplier quality, to assess qualification plans, standards, audit readiness and supplier performance
* Proven experience negotiating Terms and Conditions in subcontract agreements in Defence or Cyber sectors
* Knowledge of import/export legislation requirements (ITAR/EAR/UK Export Control)
* Undertake SAP administration for delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services
* Strong communicator with a proactive, adaptable mindset
* Track record of driving performance and solving complex problems
Skills and Experience - Desirable
* Experience working with UK Government departments as a prime or subcontractor
* Exposure to international suppliers and collaborative delivery models
* Knowledge of Supplier Agreements and strategic partnerships
* Experience of FAA/CAA/EASA/MAA regulatory requirements
* Process improvement tools and initiatives that drive efficiency
Responsibilities
* Lead with impact: Own the delivery of contracts and subcontracts across bids and programmes, ensuring full compliance with Raytheon policies
* Strategic execution: Develop and implement procurement and subcontracting strategies that support complex proposals and customer requirements
* Risk & opportunity management: Navigate contract and subcontract changes throughout the lifecycle to maximise value and mitigate risk
* Financial stewardship: Partner with programme leadership to drive financial performance and shape business cases for senior stakeholders
* Cross‑functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, programme management and finance teams to deliver integrated solutions
Qualifications
* MCIPS/BA qualifications (must have)
* MBA or equivalent (preferred)
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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