Principal Subcontract Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Principal Subcontract Specialist to join their team in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing complex subcontracts, developing procurement strategies for Ministry of Defence customers, and supporting subcontractor identification. Ideal candidates will have experience in subcontract management and procurement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. The position offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Subcontract Management, Procurement, and/or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support early subcontractor identification for new business pursuits.
• Develop regulation-compliant procurement strategies for Ministry of Defence customers.
• Negotiate and manage complex Subcontracts and Agreements.
• Identify and manage risk and opportunity with customers.
• Administer delivery and payment to suppliers.
• Participate in cross-functional improvement activity.

Skills

Subcontract Management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted

2025-11-24

Country

United Kingdom

Location

GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA

Position Role Type

Unspecified

Job Title

Principal Subcontract Specialist

Function

Supply Chain Management

Location

Near Reading or Harlow (Hybrid)

Clearance

SC Eligible

Duration

Permanent

Hours

Full time 37 hrs

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we’re building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Main Duties

• Supports early subcontractor identification and engagement to support new business pursuits and provide risk and opportunity analysis for early capture.
• Supports the development of regulation (Procurement Act 2023) compliant procurement strategies (including identifying the appropriate procedure and providing full justification for its selection) for our Ministry of Defence Customer (working with the Customer to gain endorsement)
• Supports the execution of PCR or DSPCR compliant procurement procedures and supports the multi-functional internal teams through the process including scoring moderation. (working with the Customer to gain endorsement at each stage including the setting of Selection and Award criteria including weightings etc)
• Negotiates, administers, and manages complex Subcontracts and Agreements
• Identifies and manages risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with customers and other project team members
• Creates and maintains of the Subcontract Management Plan and compliance matrices
• Manages and measures Subcontract value and performance
• Administers delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services and the prompt payment to suppliers
• Maintenance of records
• Attends, and may present at, customer and internal reviews
• Supports, or produces, business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews
• Participates in cross-functional improvement activity
• Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain
• Participates in development of supplier Statements of Work (SOW), and conducts bidders’ conferences as required.
• Works with suppliers and other stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering and strategic relationship management to deliver value for the organisation
• Actively promotes the contributions that the function can make to achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders and with the supply chain
• Participates in gate reviews and capture / proposal efforts.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience in Subcontract Management, Procurement and/or another related field
• An ability to respond to tasks with tenacity and flexibility, whilst working cross functionally and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels within an organisation

• Flexible and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient IT skills and good understanding of Microsoft Office Programmes (E.g. Excel, Word)
• Strong understanding of Subcontract Management and Procurement principles
• Self-motivation and independent working
• A willingness and ability to travel occasionally
• SC Clearance

Desirable

• Awareness of Government and Defence contracting norms incl. DEFCONS
• Programme management skills – Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics
• Strong record of effective problem solving
• Experience of working with international suppliers or customers
• Experience of dispute resolution at a senior level
• Experience of Financial Management
• Awareness of Data Protection and other relevant commercial and contract legislation
• Familiarity with business process management tools (IPDS, SAP or similar) and the competitive bidding process

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