At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive strategic procurement and manage contracts in Cyber & Intelligence and Space & ISR.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, flexible working, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible work culture and opportunities for volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain and procurement, with strong financial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
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.
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.
- Identify and manage supply chain risks and opportunities in support of programme financial reporting and execution.
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.
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
- Must Have: MCIPS/BA
- Prefer: MBA or equivalent
Location: Broughton, Flintshire, United Kingdom
Position Type: Hybrid
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- 6 times salary “Life Assurance” with pension
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
- Company bonus scheme 4% (discretionary)
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
Work Culture
- 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
- Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
- Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
- Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
- Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role).
About Raytheon/U.S. Company
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. This description reflects the organisation’s commitment to innovation, growth, and excellence in national security.
Our Business
Raytheon UK operates across the United Kingdom in defence and aerospace, solving customers’ toughest challenges as a major supplier to the UK government and global customers. We provide defence solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace, and offer digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.
Contracts & Commodities Manager - Cyber & Intelligence / Space & ISR in Milton Keynes employer: Raytheon
Raytheon UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the defence and aerospace sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements, as well as a culture that encourages volunteering and work-life balance, Raytheon provides a meaningful and rewarding career for those looking to make a significant impact in national security.
