Principal Subcontracts Specialist

Overview

In this role, you will drive subcontracting and supplier management to support Cyber, Intelligence, Space and ISR programs. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure delivery, cost control, and risk mitigation in a national security context. The role offers exposure to strategic partnerships and opportunities to influence contracting practices across high-stakes programmes. You’ll contribute to Raytheon UK’s mission of advancing technology for national security while developing your craft in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Life Assurance (6x salary)
• 25 days holiday + holidays
• Flexible Benefits and salary sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractors and suppliers on moderately sized contracts with some autonomy, aligned to business goals
• Contribute to supplier SOW development and perform cost/price analysis
• Handle small projects or subcontracting processes with accountability for delivery
• Apply advanced subcontracting knowledge to resolve complex problems across multiple areas
• Negotiate contracts, NDAs, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance and value
• Ensure quality and consistency in subcontract execution and stakeholder communication
• Influence subcontracting processes and systems to improve operations and value
• Deliver day-to-day objectives with significant impact on programme outcomes
• Identify risks and opportunities in supply chains and mitigate challenges
• Promote the function’s contribution to corporate objectives across the organisation
• Manage all cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements tied to subcontractors
• Engage early with subcontractors to support new business pursuits and capture efforts

Key requirements

• Proven experience negotiating commercial and subcontract agreements in Defence or Cyber sectors
• Degree in business or equivalent professional experience
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, adaptable mindset
• Financial acumen to translate programme data into actionable insights
• Track record of driving performance and solving complex problems
• Experience in managing supplier and subcontractor relationships

• Proactive communication
• Adaptability
• Delivery-focused mindset
• Subcontracting practices and contract management
• Cost and price analysis
• Project management and delivery oversight

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