Sub Contract Manager

Morson Talent; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

4,000+ courses

Referral bonus

Private healthcare options

Flexible hours

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Subcontract Manager to be based in Luton for an initial 12-month contract, working hybrid. You will oversee procurement activities within a multidisciplinary project team, manage subcontract spend, and scout niche suppliers to deliver emerging technologies for international programmes.

The role requires strong subcontract management, stakeholder engagement, and contract administration across the Defence/Aerospace domain, with security clearance processes in scope and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a commercial/procurement advisor.
• Defence/Aerospace sector knowledge preferred.
• Experience with lifecycle management (LCM) processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for procurement activities within the integrated project team.
• Sub-contract spend forecasting and reporting using local procedures.
• Scouting new suppliers with niche capabilities for technologies.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual requirements.
• Draft and prepare complex contract documentation.
• Lead delivery of sub-contract management activities and related procurement tasks.
• Translate customer/project requirements into commercial documents.
• Understand mitigating risks when entering into agreements.
• Ensure flow down of terms from customer contracts to ensure compliance.

Skills

Subcontract management

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Supplier relationships

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in a relevant field

MCIPS preferred

Job description

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for a Subcontract Manager to be based out of Luton on behalf of our Aerospace clients. This is a contract role initially for 12 months.

Your impact

The Future Combat Air (FCA) team at our clients work at the forefront of technologies and concepts that underpin 6

th generation combat air capabilities for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and other initiatives in various domains.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to join our team supporting a variety of complex assignments. The day-to-day activities will vary from traditional supplier management tasks, including flow down of customer Ts & Cs, through to complex strategic supply chain design on an international programme supporting a variety of strategic bid activities. You will be required to proactively manage a variety of stakeholders at different levels both outside and within the organisation.

Reporting into the Procurement Manager, this role will require a demonstrated ability to manage internal and external relationships to influence a breadth of business decisions throughout the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework. The individual will have strong and effective communication skills, with the ability to develop and nurture internal customer relationships, promote customer intimacy and team working.

The individual will need to demonstrate successful subcontract management by developing robust contracts that address lifecycle factors whilst fostering and maintaining supplier relationships, delivering on short-term demands and long-term sector objectives.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Accountable for the Procurement activities within the integrated project team
• Sub-contract spend forecasting and reporting using local procedures and templates
• Scouting new suppliers with niche capabilities to deliver new and emerging technologies
• Manage supplier performance through the relationship and application of contractual requirements
• Draft and prepare complex contract documentation using standard and non-standard formats
• Lead the delivery of sub-contract management activities and other procurement related activities which may be required by the business
• Translate customer / project requirements into commercial documents
• Understand mechanisms of mitigating risk associated with entering into commercial agreements
• Working in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders to ensure the flow down of appropriate terms and conditions from customer contracts to enable compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate commercial / contractual risks
• Drives and leads strategies to influence business decisions throughout the project life cycle
• Construct and lead the contracts and supply chain management Life Cycle Management (LCM) deliverables
• Work with stakeholders, at all levels, in order to understand customer requirements and critical success factors
• Management of Export Compliance, restrictions and third party rights for all procured items and services

What you’ll bring

• An advanced knowledge and experience as commercial / procurement advisor
• Requires technical training to degree standard, professional qualification and/or significant domain experience (studying towards or achievement of MCIPS is preferred)
• Demonstrated collaboration, communication, planning, problem solving, influencing, decision making and continuous improvement skills
• A good working knowledge and understanding of Procurement within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector) and ability to apply them with minimal supervision and direction
• The ability to create beneficial relationships with cross functional colleagues, customers and suppliers
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, to resolve conflict and provide value, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
• A good understanding of the Commercial and Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence/Aerospace industry (or a similar sector)
• An ability to think outside of the box offering solutions to enable the function to add value and innovation
• A detailed understanding of lifecycle management (LCM) and business processes and ability to apply them independently to meet business objectives.
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

With our clients, their people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Our clients are a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team - they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.