Global Subcontracts & Procurement Lead

MBDA France société par actions simplifiée; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension contributions

Flexi leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

On-site facilities

Healthcare plan

Overtime paid

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a procurement professional in Bolton to lead the preparation, negotiation, and lifecycle management of subcontracts with global suppliers. You will guide internal customers, manage risks, and work within a collaborative multi-functional team to protect MBDA’s commercial position.

Role involves site visits, performance management, and supporting MBDA’s world-leading defence capabilities. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential for success in this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role, ideally in a Defence or Aerospace contracting environment.
• Degree in business discipline, relevant procurement or supply chain accreditation (e.g. CIPS) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute subcontracts, with existing suppliers or via tendering.
• Oversee subcontract amendments for compliance with contracting standards and legislation.
• Undertake performance management to ensure suppliers deliver as obligations require.
• Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships within the UK, Europe and worldwide.
• Regularly visit supplier premises, chair progress meetings, and conduct ad-hoc sessions.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to your suppliers.
• Obtain quotations and critical intelligence to enable MBDA to bid for new business opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration/Multitasking

Proactive problem solving

Education

Business/Procurement degree or CIPS accreditation

Job description

MBDA is seeking a procurement professional in Bolton to lead the preparation, negotiation, and lifecycle management of subcontracts with global suppliers. You will guide internal customers, manage risks, and work within a collaborative multi-functional team to protect MBDA’s commercial position.

Role involves site visits, performance management, and supporting MBDA’s world-leading defence capabilities. A proactive, team-oriented mindset is essential for success in this hybrid role.