Subcontracts Lead (Saudi Arabia)

Raytheon Technologies; Jeddah, Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Saudi Arabia seeks a Subcontracts Lead to drive sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manage supplier performance, and oversee the full subcontract lifecycle for FMS and DCS customers.

The role requires communicating requirements to suppliers, ensuring export/import obligations are met, and coordinating with Global Trade. Onsite at Jeddah or Riyadh for a long-term assignment with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a related field with 6–8+ years of experience.
• Strong experience leading complex sourcing and acquisition activities.
• Experience managing supplier performance and subcontract lifecycles.
• Advanced cost/price analysis skills with track record of best-value terms.
• Knowledge of export/import regulations and compliance with Global Trade.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and acquisition of materials and services aligned with program goals and technical needs.
• Drive supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality across materials and services.
• Manage full subcontract lifecycle from RFP to award and post-manufacturing administration.
• Perform complex cost and price analyses to determine fair pricing and terms.
• Negotiate terms to optimize value and align with financial objectives.
• Ensure export/import requirements are implemented with Global Trade coordination.
• Apply CORE methodologies to improve subcontracting efficiency and performance.
• Deliver data-driven supplier performance reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CONUS subcontract teams and legal/compliance to synchronize activities.
• Maintain supplier administration and communication to support issue resolution and long-term relationships.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Supplier performance

Subcontract lifecycle

Cost/price analysis

Export/import compliance

CORE methodologies

Data-driven reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 366 Lowell St BLDG AN0

Position Role Type: Hybrid

US Citizenship and Immigration Status Requirements: U S Citizen U S Person or Immigration Status Requirements. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are authorized to access information under this program contract.

Security Clearance Type: None Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow s threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheon Saudi Arabia is seeking a Subcontracts Lead to lead the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manage supplier performance, and oversee the full subcontract purchase order lifecycle supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) customers.

You will ensure complete and accurate requirements are communicated to suppliers, all export and import obligations are executed effectively, and serve as Raytheon s primary contractual interface for production and service deliverables. This accompanied onsite role will be in Jeddah or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a long-term assignment under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with additional compensation benefits and potential extensions. Travel up to 25 within the region and occasionally to other locations as needed. Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

What You Will Do

• Execute and lead the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services ensuring full alignment with program requirements technical needs and strategic business goals
• Drive supplier performance through proactive oversight ensuring on time delivery and consistent quality across all materials and services
• Manage the complete subcontract purchase order lifecycle from RFP development through subcontract award and post Proof of Manufacturing administration ensuring compliance performance and risk mitigation
• Conduct complex cost and price analyses to determine fair and reasonable pricing
• Negotiate competitive terms that optimize value and support financial objectives
• Ensure all export and import requirements are implemented accurately and efficiently maintaining strict compliance through close coordination with the Global Trade team
• Advance subcontracting efficiencies through the application of CORE methodologies tools and best practices to strengthen operational performance
• Deliver clear data driven reporting on supplier performance providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with CONUS based subcontract managers and internal partners across legal contracts and compliance to ensure synchronized and effective subcontracting activities
• Maintain effective supplier administration and communication to support ongoing performance issue resolution and long term relationship management

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor s and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years experience
• Strong experience leading complex sourcing and acquisition activities aligned with program and business objectives
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance ensuring quality and on time delivery
• Expertise overseeing the full subcontract lifecycle including RFP development negotiation award and post Proof of Manufacturing administration
• Advanced cost and price analysis skills with a track record of securing competitive best value terms
• Solid knowledge of export import regulations and experience executing compliant trade requirements in coordination with Global Trade
• Demonstrated success improving subcontracting processes using CORE methodologies and tools
• Ability to deliver clear data driven supplier performance reporting to senior stakeholders
• Effective collaborator with subcontract managers and cross functional partners across legal contracts and compliance
• Strong supplier administration and communication skills supporting performance issue resolution and long term relationship management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Excel Word PowerPoint and SAP
• US citizenship is required as only US citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor s degree in supply chain management business administration engineering or a related field
• Exceptional critical thinking abilities with demonstrated expertise in advanced cost and price analysis
• Strong executive level communication and negotiation skills with a proven ability to build and sustain high performing supplier relationshipsHighly detailed and organized with the ability to manage complex priorities and multiple initiatives in a fast paced environment