Sub-Contract Buyer

A Global High-Tech company, based in Bedfordshire, have recently won numerous contracts to run capability programmes on a significant number of platforms. 1st Executive are recruiting on behalf to identify a Sub-Contract Buyer to work with and mobilise the supply chain and manage their Suppliers and Partners.

Role:

Lead the delivery of sub-contract management activities and other procurement related services which may be required by the Business

• Promoting customer intimacy in internal and external relationships
• Focal point for project and suppliers regarding contract and supply base matters
• Drive and lead strategies to influence business decisions throughout the project life cycle
• Identify solutions for complex areas of potential risk /opportunity e.g. sub-contract risk, liability and deliver solutions/mitigations
• Draft and prepare complex contract documentation using standard and non-standard formats
• Construct and lead the contracts and supply chain management Life Cycle Management (LCM) deliverables
• Effectively communicate project requirements to the supply base
• Work with stakeholders, at all levels, in order to understand Internal Customer requirements
• Legal Aspects associated with contracting within the Defence & Aerospace industry
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Compliance associated with contracting within the Defence & Aerospace industry
• SAP familiarity (or equivalent integrated business systems)
• Ability to engage and influence cross-functional/cross site teams

Experience:

• Requires appropriate training to degree level or equivalent or significant relevant work experience
• A good working knowledge and understanding of Procurement within the Defence & Aerospace industry and ability to apply them with minimal supervision and direction
• Relationship building skills with cross-functional colleagues, customers and suppliers