Subcontract Manager

A global engineering services provider require a Subcontract Manager to lead procurement and subcontract management activities on a high-profile and complex programme with the MOD. The Subcontract Manager should be commercially and contractually strong, exhibit leadership, gravitas and the ability to manage high-level and complex supplier, stakeholder and customer relationships. All industry-sector experience can be considered, but familiarity with long-term engineering services provision and delivery would be advantageous. The Subcontract Manager will report to a Head of Supply Chain and work within a multi-disciplined procurement programme team which will include commercial, supplier and customer representatives. The Subcontract Manager will oversee a team of Buyers focused on operational and day-to-day supplier/subcontractor performance, whilst the Subcontract Manager focuses on strategic supplier and customer relationship management, and the management of complex subcontract management agreements. Working with a small number of critical suppliers, you will manage subcontract arrangements spanning services, operations, design and manufacture activities, specialist engineering services and off-the-shelf equipment. Some suppliers are long-standing strategic partners embedded within programme delivery teams, whilst others operate as competitors in other markets, creating a uniquely complex stakeholder environment. Specific duties of the Subcontract Manager include:Lead the ..... full job details .....