Senior Subcontracts & Commercial Lead — Hybrid

MBDA Missile Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Facilities

Job summary

MBDA Missile Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Subcontract Specialist to manage supplier contracts across the life cycle of missiles and sub-systems. You will lead negotiations, craft key contractual terms, and provide commercial guidance to internal teams while balancing risk and value.

The role requires travel to suppliers in the UK and Europe, with hybrid working 2–3 days on-site. Security clearance BPSS/SC is required and eligibility for British citizenship or dual

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement subcontract management, e.g. negotiation, contract and terms and conditions.
• Able to problem-solve daily and find resolutions.
• Keen to provide continuous support and cooperation to senior internal and external customers.
• Improve opportunities, analyse situations and present possibilities, whilst balancing risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontracts and obligations across the entire life cycle of missiles and missile systems.
• Project manage the on-time, on-cost, on-quality delivery of high value and sophisticated sub-systems.
• Provide commercial guidance to internal customers and manage risk and opportunity to safeguard MBDA interests.
• Travel to suppliers in the UK, Europe and potentially internationally.

Skills

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Contract terms

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

MBDA Missile Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Subcontract Specialist to manage supplier contracts across the life cycle of missiles and sub-systems. You will lead negotiations, craft key contractual terms, and provide commercial guidance to internal teams while balancing risk and value.

The role requires travel to suppliers in the UK and Europe, with hybrid working 2–3 days on-site. Security clearance BPSS/SC is required and eligibility for British citizenship or dual