About the role

The  Supply Chain Subcontract Programme Manager  is a role within the Lockheed Martin UK Global Supply Chain Organisation based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and reporting directly into the Major Subcontract Specialism & US Support Lead.

This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday (Monday and Tuesday fulltime onsite with Wednesday and Thursday hybrid working depending on business needs)

You will be accountable for  successful execution of a portfolio of major subcontracts supporting both LMUK( Ampthill) and LM US International Programmes across varied Customer domains to meet domestic and international programme and business needs. LMUK(Ampthill) has a worldwide supply base although predominantly in the UK, Europe, Middle East and the US.

Key responsibilities

• Management of Major Subcontracts consisting of: supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, MOD and International programs.
• Focusing on meeting Customer requirements through strong Supplier & Stakeholder Relationship Management practices
• Leading multifunctional subcontract management teams, comprising quality, engineering and other supply chain team members.
• Directing contract administration resource and the developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialised materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and sustainment using multiple contract types.
• Selecting or recommending subcontractors, and writing subcontract packages.
• Preparing, awarding and managing resulting subcontracts and required change activity.
•  If required, coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. 
• Accountable for all Supply Chain risk and opportunity management

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven Programme Management experience within the Defence industry
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers to meet cost, schedule and technical performance requirements of highly complex subcontracts.
• Outstanding Programme Management, Commercial, Financial and Technical management acumen.
• Capable of identifying and mitigating risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Success in working in multi-functional organisations.
• Able to achieve delivery to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Perform and demonstrate extreme ownership of Supplier Relationships
• Have the flexibility to travel as required in the UK and abroad.

Desired Skills

• Experience as a supply chain professional in developing subcontracts to support business including bids and captures for complex items and systems.
• Supply chain experience in the defence sector.
• Application of Earned Value Management.
• Knowledge of SAP (or similar) ERP systems.
• CIPS qualification