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Senior Sub Contract Manager

Senior Sub Contract Manager

Meridian Business Support

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a day

Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7JT

Part Time

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Our client in Luton (LU1) is looking for a Senior Sub Contract Manager with a background in Defence and Procurement Services.
The position is a full-time temporary role, requiring 37 hours per week until December 2025, with a potential for extension.
Candidates should have experience in subcontract management and developing robust contracts to mitigate commercial risks.
The role offers a salary of £60,000 per year and requires strong communication and people skills to manage relationships effectively.
This position involves hybrid working, with on-site days in Luton and Lincoln, and candidates must demonstrate experience in Defence or Aerospace.

Our client, based in Luton (LU1), are seeking a Senior Sub Contract Manager who is a energised, self sufficient and people focused individual. A background in Defence and Procurement Services is essential for this Senior position within the team. This is a full-time temporary position working 37 hours per week until December 2025 with the possibility of extension. Main Purpose: This role will involve actively working in a matrix organisation structure as the primary Procurement lead within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Sector of our Electronic Warfare (EW) business. 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.Key Responsabilities and Requirements:

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 the 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
Management of Compliance and Governance, restrictions for all procured items and services
Carry out supplier visits
To work in a hybrid capacity with on site working days in Luton and Lincoln. This is flexible and can be discussed further at interview.

Skills and Experience Required:

Experience/Background in Defence or Aerospace
Experience/Background in Service Procurement
Energised people skills with excellent communication
The ability to manage internal and external relationships
Be able to demonstrate effective subcontract management

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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