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Salary2024-03-05
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR05: Broughton, Hangar 119, Chester Road, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DH
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Job Title: Subcontract Manager
This role contributes to Subcontract Management activity in respect of partnering and relationship management strategies and responses to customer Requests for Proposal. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make or buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, programme execution and contract closure.
Main Duties (Leading and/or Supporting):
• Liaising with peers from other disciplines and businesses and the Functional SLT.
• Creates, executes and manages various International or Domestic subcontract types (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.), using various source selection techniques.
• Develops and implements International Offset/Industrial Participation strategies and negotiates associated Agreements.
• Participates in development of supplier Statements of Work (SOW), and conducts bidders' conferences as required.
• Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations in order to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and services
• Directs and manages all costs, quality, schedule, financial and technical performance requirements that are levied on the subcontractor or the product family and is 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 • Responsible for early subcontractor identification and engagement to support new business pursuits and provide risk and opportunity analysis for early capture.
• Contribute to the creation of business capture strategies by recommending strategic choices to improve the organisation's short and long term performance
• Actively promotes the contributions that the function can make to achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders and with the supply chain
• Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.
• Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain
• Leverages industry capabilities to align with technology roadmaps. • Participates in gate reviews and capture / proposal efforts.
• Leads or is an active member of the Supplier IPT and facilitates relationships between program office/functional organisations and suppliers.
• Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.
• Evaluates the challenges faced by the programme(s)/organisation and the supply chains and takes action to mitigate risks and to develop opportunities
• Initiates and participates in supplier assessments and development activities. • Functional representative at supplier and internal reviews including Gates, MRBs and EACs
• Produces business cases/ briefing materials for management reviews • Participates / leads supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activity
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
• Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related field
• Related degree//MCIPS/BA/MBA or equivalent
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Able to lead effectively in a multi functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communications and ability to brief at mid/senior level
• Knowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirements
• Experience of programme management skills (IPDS/Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics/SOW Development/Business Finance)
• Experience in high complexity proposal and programme governance activities • Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services
• Experience in or exposure to negotiating medium/high complexity non-standard agreements
• Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution at senior level • Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes
• Experience as Control Account Manager
• Experience of Team mate selection and Teaming Agreements
• Experience of developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working
• Experience of working with complex international suppliers/programmes
Desirable:
• Experience managing a team
• Ability/Experience to manage a medium sized team with focus on policy and strategy implementation, along with operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the sub-function.
• Experience in development of operational plans that generates processes and standards in support of the functional strategy and goals.
• 6 Sigma process improvement skillset
About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.
About RTX
RTX is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. It's 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.
Standard Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
- 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
- Flexible Benefits scheme.
- Discretionary Bonus scheme.
- Enhanced family friendly policies.
- 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'*
- Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
At Raytheon UK, we're committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women's Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.
We're also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM's Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a 'best place to work for LGBTQ Equality'.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.
If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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