Overview
Senior Sub Contract Manager / Procurement Lead — Our client, a leading aerospace and defence company, is looking to recruit for a Senior Sub Contract Manager / Procurement Lead role. The position will involve actively working in a matrix organisation as the primary procurement lead within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Sector of the Electronic Warfare (EW) business.
What you’ll do
WHAT YOU’LL DO
* Lead the delivery of sub-contract work packages and other procurement related services as required by the business
* Develop effective relationships both horizontally and vertically with the IMS Suppliers, Partners and Subcontractors to influence successful achievement and execution of current and future programmes
* Translate customer / project requirements into commercial documents, particularly pertaining to the design, development and production of bespoke complex electronic systems and other technical services
* Work with stakeholders, at all levels, in order to understand customer requirements and critical success factors
* Understand mechanisms of mitigating risk associated with entering into commercial agreements
* Develop and negotiate robust contracts for services, intangible and tangible deliverables using standard and non-standard formats
* Ensure that the appropriate commercial protections are in place such as; effective Partnering Agreements, Supply Agreements, Software Licence Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) / Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA’s) / Export Licences etc.
* 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, IPR, liability and exchange rate exposure etc.
* Create and maintain robust Procurement Plans and executable strategies in line with Life Cycle Management (LCM) principles
* 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
* Management of Compliance and Governance, restrictions for all procured items and services
Qualifications and experience
* Demonstrated subcontract management experience within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
* Experience developing robust contracts which mitigate commercial risk and address lifecycle factors
* Proven ability to build and maintain supplier relationships and influence decisions in a matrix organisation
* Ability to translate customer requirements into commercial documentation and manage risk in commercial agreements
* Experience in life cycle management, procurement planning and specification/SOW development
* Familiarity with Partnering Agreements, Supply Agreements, Software Licence Agreements, NDAs/TAA/Export Licences
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Armed Forces and Engineering Services
Please send your CV in the first instance.
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