Defence Subcontract Manager – Procurement & LCM Lead

Advanced Resource Managers Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Limited is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join an Integrated Project Team in the Defence/Aerospace sector, based in Luton. The role is a 12-month contract with a rate up to GBP60 per hour Inside IR35.

You will lead subcontract management across the project lifecycle, manage supplier performance, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance. MCIPS encouraged, strong stakeholder and cross-site collaboration required.

Qualifications

• Defence/Aerospace or similar regulated sector experience.
• Degree-level technical training or significant relevant experience.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good understanding of commercial and legal aspects of contracting.
• Strong knowledge of Lifecycle Management (LCM) and procurement processes.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional and cross-site teams.

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

Contract Documentation

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Limited is seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join an Integrated Project Team in the Defence/Aerospace sector, based in Luton. The role is a 12-month contract with a rate up to GBP60 per hour Inside IR35.

You will lead subcontract management across the project lifecycle, manage supplier performance, draft and negotiate contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance. MCIPS encouraged, strong stakeholder and cross-site collaboration required.