Job Details Procurement Manager R30073

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Stevenage seeks a Procurement Subcontract Manager to lead subcontract preparation and negotiation. This role requires strong supplier relationships and risk management while ensuring compliance with contracting standards. Candidates must have experience in procurement management and the ability to support internal stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave provisions

On-site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiation, contract terms, and conditions.
• Ability to find resolutions to problems on a daily basis.
• Willingness to cooperate with senior internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and execution of subcontracts.
• Oversee subcontract amendments for compliance.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual obligations.
• Develop strong supplier relationships.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.

Skills

Procurement subcontract management experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to support customers

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Overview

Working within Major Equipment Procurement (MEP), you will partner with our suppliers around the world and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies. You will lead the preparation, negotiation, implementation and performance of subcontracts across the entire life cycle of missiles and missile systems. You will ensure that contracts are effectively managed to time, cost, and quality resulting in the delivery of high value and sophisticated sub-systems. You will need to provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard the interests of MBDA.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and execution of subcontracts, either with existing partners or as a result of running tendering activities
• Oversee subcontract amendments to ensure they remain topical and in compliance with latest contracting standards and legislation
• Undertaking performance management activities to ensure that suppliers deliver in line with subcontract obligations
• Develop and nurture strong supplier relationships with suppliers within the UK, Europe and the rest of the world
• Identify and mitigate commercial and business risks relating to the suppliers which you are responsible for
• Obtain quotations and other critical intelligence from suppliers which enable MBDA to bid for new business

Candidate requirements

• Procurement subcontract management experience, e.g. negotiation, contract terms and conditions
• Ability to problem solve daily and find resolutions
• Willingness to provide continuous support and cooperation to senior internal and external customers
• Ability to continually improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities while balancing risk
• Willingness to travel to suppliers in the UK, Europe and potentially internationally

Desirable context and environment

MEP provides a collaborative, team-focused environment where multitasking is a key skill. This is a key role with opportunities to develop within the MEP team and across the wider procurement business.

Benefits and working arrangements

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. After offer, candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: total contributions up to 14% (4% employee, 6% employer base with optional increases)
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: options for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• On-site facilities and lifestyle benefits including subsidised meals, car parking, and access to various discounts and vouchers

Our enhanced family leave provisions and learning opportunities are designed to support employees throughout life events and development.

Security clearance all MBDA employees are required to hold UK Security or BPSS clearance.