Job Description

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At Leonardo, we are recruiting for a Sub Contract Manager to join our Procurement Team in Basildon. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

The main purpose of this role within the Procurement organisation is to provide Subcontract Management support to Leonardo Mission Systems Line of Business. It will involve all aspects to Subcontract Management from assessing the suppliers through Subcontract award to delivery and acceptance of the supplies and closure of the Subcontracts. The role will be responsible for ensuring the suppliers meet the terms and conditions of their Subcontracts and managing change contract and potential conflicts therein.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• To provide procurement governance and leadership within the Bid/Project Management business areas.
• Provide senior Procurement leadership and management to business area IPTs for effective Life Cycle Management (Tender Vet, Phase Reviews, CSR\xe2\x80\x99s etc) and to achieve delivery and margin for all associated projects.
• The application of Procurement and Subcontract best practice expertise and process.
• Selection and development of strategic suppliers/partners. Ownership and responsibility for supplier performance, relationships and the \xe2\x80\x98material\xe2\x80\x99 budget.
• Preparing, negotiating and implementing any partnership, subcontract, teaming or non disclosure agreements ensuring that the Company is always fully protected commercially. Manage export applications/approvals, ITAR, TAA procedures and processes.
• Manage a complex supply chain and support the Scope of Work creation to ensure that all Suppliers have an understood baseline and work package.
• Project Manage new and existing Supply Chains ensuring that required outputs and schedules are completely understood throughout the programme.
• Manage the supply cash flow programme in line with the customer payments and negate any slippages where these may not be fully aligned.
• Be the focal point for monthly reporting, milestone monitoring and any remedial actions required with full ownership of the Project Supply Chain.
• Assess need for a Sub-Contract and determine potential suppliers, NDA\xe2\x80\x99s to be raised and RFI to be issued, visits to be held to review their capability to deliver.
• Challenge assumptions of project bid teams and ensure necessary procurement fields are populated with accurate data, eg: suppliers conformance to project requirement, lead times, exchange rate, quotation validity, export restrictions.
• Develop and Approve the RFQ pack for down selected suppliers to include:

-Statement Of Work.
-Technical Requirements Specification.
- Subcontract terms including customer flow down requirements.

• Assess Tender Responses and undertake Source Selection from RFQ
• Manage the Subcontract Negotiations to be held with the preferred supplier to achieve a Subcontract that meets the needs of the Project.
• Awarded the agreed Subcontract to the preferred supplier against clear achievable and measurable delivery objectives.
• Develop the Procurement Plan and support the Project Risk Management Plan.
• Approve milestone claims from the supplier when the milestones have been met.
• Maintain the Subcontract through the life of the project closing it when all milestone and deliveries have been received.
• Mediation of supply chain conflicts against contractual objectives.
• Drive supply chain performance to achieve on time delivery objectives and ensure SAP accurately reflects latest position.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required:

• Procurement professional with extensive experience at an appropriate level in the Defence industry.
• Minimum of two \xe2\x80\x98A\xe2\x80\x99 Levels or equivalent.
• CIPS, Management, Engineering and or Project Management qualifications are desirable.
• Management of Contract and major subcontractors for long term, high value systems integration programmes.
• Understanding of Terms and Conditions.
• Experienced in defence contracting with knowledge of MOD DEFCONS/FARS & DFARS and associated flow downs.
• Creation and implementation of commercial documents.
• Risk management.
• Supplier assessment/Due Diligence.
• TAA/ITAR export controls.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience of Offset programmes would be desirable.
• Supply chain management skills.
• Capable of working as part of the management team within the relevant Line of Business.
• Responsive with a can do attitude. Prepared to make and stay with difficult decisions.
• Good leadership and team working skills.
• Good communication skills \xe2\x80\x93 written, oral and presentations.

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (\xc2\xa3500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people\xe2\x80\x99s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo\xe2\x80\x99s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location: GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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