Defence Subcontract Manager – Lead Procurement & Commercial

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd. is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join an Integrated Project Team in the Defence/Aerospace sector. The role is based in Luton with an initial 12-month contract and a rate of up to £60 per hour (Inside IR35).

The ideal candidate will lead subcontract management, manage supplier performance, draft complex contracts, and ensure compliance across the project lifecycle, working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence/aerospace procurement.
• Degree-level technical training or equivalent.
• MCIPS preferred or working towards MCIPS.
• Strong stakeholder, negotiation and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract management and procurement activities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage supplier performance, relationships and contractual requirements.
• Forecast and report subcontract spend.
• Identify and develop new suppliers with specialist and emerging capabilities.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial and contract documentation.
• Translate customer and project requirements into commercial agreements.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and effective flow-down of terms.
• Lead commercial strategies and Lifecycle Management (LCM) deliverables.
• Manage export compliance, restrictions and third-party rights.

Skills

Subcontract management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contractual requirements

Lifecycle Management

Export compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd. is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join an Integrated Project Team in the Defence/Aerospace sector. The role is based in Luton with an initial 12-month contract and a rate of up to £60 per hour (Inside IR35).

The ideal candidate will lead subcontract management, manage supplier performance, draft complex contracts, and ensure compliance across the project lifecycle, working with cross-functional teams.