Contracts & Commodities Manager

Job Title: Contracts & Commodities Manager - Cyber & Intelligence / Space & ISR

What You Will Do:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Contracts & Commodities Manager to drive strategic procurement, execute commercial solutions across existing and new business requirements in Cyber & Intelligence and Space & ISR.  Reporting directly to the Contracts & Subcontracts Manager, you will influence mission-critical outcomes within the supply chain while collaborating with cross-functional teams at the forefront of national security.

Skills and Experience

Essential skills:

·  Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commercial and Airborne Commodity and/or related field in a complex manufacturing environment

· Act as the primary focal point for Procurement and Subcontract activities for the programme and escalation point to resolve supplier relationship and contractual issues (delivery, quality, pricing and compliance)

· Ability & experience to operate independently within a small Commercial & Supply Chain team with a measurable contribution towards the achievement of programme and business goals for all procurement activities.

· Experience to monitor, manage and report procurement financial forecasts in support of programme execution.

· Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate programme data into actionable insights.

· Identify and manage supply chain risks and opportunities in support of programme financial reporting and execution

· Track and manage supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

· Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

· Plan and execute supplier visits, in conjunction with supplier quality, to assess qualification plans, standards, audit readiness and supplier performance.

· Proven experience negotiating Terms and Conditions in subcontract agreements in Defence or Cyber sectors.

· Knowledge of import/export legislation requirements (ITAR/EAR/UK Export Control)

· Undertake SAP administration for delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services

· Strong communicator with a proactive, adaptable mindset.

· Track record of driving performance and solving complex problems

Desirable:

· Experience working with UK Government departments as a prime or subcontractor.

· Exposure to international suppliers and collaborative delivery models.

· Knowledge of Supplier Agreements and strategic partnerships.

· Experience of FAA/CAA/EASA/MAA regulatory requirements

· Process improvement tools and initiatives that drive efficiency

Responsibilities:

Lead with impact: Own the delivery of contracts and subcontracts across bids and programmes, ensuring full compliance with Raytheon policies.

Strategic execution: Develop and implement procurement and subcontracting strategies that support complex proposals and customer requirements.

Risk & opportunity management: Navigate contract and subcontract changes throughout the lifecycle to maximise value and mitigate risk.

Financial stewardship: Partner with programme leadership to drive financial performance and shape business cases for senior stakeholders.

Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, programme management, and finance teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have *

- MCIPS/BA

Qualifications We Prefer

- MBA or equivalent