Strategic Subcontract Manager – Defence/Aerospace (Hybrid)

Gi Group; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GI Group is recruiting a Sub Contract Manager (Level 7) to support a high-profile Future Combat Air programme in Luton. Hybrid role, 37 hours per week, with 2–3 days on site and international supplier engagement.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you’ll lead subcontracting, contract documentation and supplier performance, shaping lifecycle management across complex programmes while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Advanced commercial/procurement advisory experience.
• Defence/aerospace procurement background preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Understanding of contracting, commercial and legal considerations in regulated environments.
• Experience with Life Cycle Management (LCM) processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement within an integrated project team, including subcontract management.
• Forecast and report subcontract spend.
• Source and onboard specialist suppliers for emerging technologies.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual obligations.
• Draft and negotiate complex contract documentation.
• Translate customer requirements into robust commercial documents.
• Identify and mitigate commercial/contractual risk; ensure flow-down of T&Cs.
• Develop procurement strategies across the project lifecycle.
• Produce Life Cycle Management deliverables for contracts and supply chain.
• Ensure export compliance, restrictions and third-party rights are managed.

Skills

MCIPS (preferred)

Defence/Aerospace procurement

Stakeholder management

Contracting & commercial knowledge

LCM knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Conflict resolution

Job description

GI Group is recruiting a Sub Contract Manager (Level 7) to support a high-profile Future Combat Air programme in Luton. Hybrid role, 37 hours per week, with 2–3 days on site and international supplier engagement.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you’ll lead subcontracting, contract documentation and supplier performance, shaping lifecycle management across complex programmes while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.