Subcontract Manager

3 days ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Thales Group Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Subcontract Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Subcontract Manager to join our team at Thales Group. As a Subcontract Manager, you will be responsible for managing subcontracted suppliers within a specified Thales bid, product, or project. You will work closely with suppliers to develop and deliver complex, high-risk, high-value equipment or services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and be accountable for the overall performance and compliance of subcontracted suppliers.

  • Ensure subcontracted suppliers meet technical, program, cost, and performance requirements.

  • Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance against requirements and identify areas of risk or concern.

  • Create accurate procurement estimates, covering labor, material, and total cost of ownership for the bid team.

  • Manage the schedule and performance of allocated work packages, ensuring rigorous adherence to project management, quality, and technical governance.

  • Use negotiated sub-contracts to support project budget constraints and achieve timely performance while minimizing program risk and exploiting opportunities.

  • Maintain an ethical approach to tasks and relationships in accordance with relevant Thales policies.

  • Ensure appropriate supplier relationship management and performance management techniques are employed with subcontracted suppliers to improve performance, mitigate risk, and capture innovation.

  • Attend regular progress report meetings with subcontracted suppliers to manage performance and resolve issues in a jointly agreed and coordinated fashion.

  • Monthly measurement of subcontracted supplier metrics and enforcement of contractual agreements where key performance indicators are not being met.

  • Recognize and identify subcontract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under changing provisions where possible, obtaining legal expertise when necessary.

  • Record and report UPD savings.

  • Review, monitor, and communicate subcontracted supplier financial stability, identify risk areas prior to engagement, and recognize trigger points where further analysis would be required.

Requirements:

  • 8 years plus relevant experience in mid-to-senior level procurement.

  • Track record of success in a similar role in relevant businesses or markets.

  • Supplier relationship and performance management techniques and measurement.

  • Use of supplier relationship and performance management techniques and measurement.

  • MCIPS or equivalent qualifications in other disciplines, particularly project management.

  • Displays passion, energy, drive, agility, and resilience in achieving ambitious targets under difficult circumstances, capitalizes on lessons learned, and responds positively to setbacks.

What We Offer:

We're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this, we offer market-leading training, development, and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organization.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.



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