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Job title: Sub Contract Manager – Level 7
Location: Luton / Hybrid (2-3 days on site)
Pay rate: £60/hour
Contract: 1/11/26 – 31/10/27
Hours: 37 hours per week
GI Group are recruiting for a Sub Contract Manager (Level 7) to support a high-profile Future Combat Air programme, delivering 6th generation combat air capability across GCAP/FCAS and related initiatives.
Role overview
As an experienced procurement professional, you’ll support a range of complex assignments—from day-to-day supplier and contract management (including flow-down of customer terms and conditions) through to strategic supply chain design on an international programme and support to strategic bid activity.
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, influencing decision-making across the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework. You’ll develop robust sub-contracts that reflect lifecycle factors, maintain strong supplier relationships, and balance short-term delivery with long-term objectives.
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Key responsibilities
- Lead procurement within an integrated project team, including subcontract management
- Forecast and report subcontract spend
- Source and onboard specialist/niche suppliers for emerging technologies
- Manage supplier performance, relationships and contractual obligations
- Draft and negotiate complex contract documentation (standard and non-standard)
- Translate customer/project requirements into robust commercial documentation
- Identify, assess and mitigate commercial/contractual risk; ensure flow-down of customer T&Cs
- Develop procurement strategies across the project lifecycle to influence business decisions
- Produce and lead Life Cycle Management (LCM) deliverables for contracts and supply chain
- Ensure export compliance, restrictions and third-party rights are managed
What you’ll bring
- Advanced commercial/procurement advisory experience (MCIPS preferred)
- Defence/Aerospace (or similarly regulated) procurement background, able to work with minimal supervision
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
- Solid understanding of contracting, commercial and legal considerations in regulated environments
- Data-led decision making and problem solving; able to resolve conflict and drive value
- Strong LCM knowledge and associated business processes
- Collaborative approach across cross-functional, multi-site teams
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Why join
- Generous annual leave + option to accrue flexi-days
- Competitive pension
- Wellbeing support (mental health, financial advice, inclusion networks)
- Bonus scheme (eligible roles)
- 4,000+ online learning courses (e.g., Coursera/LinkedIn Learning)
- Referral bonus programme
- Flexible benefits allowance (e.g., private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech/lifestyle discounts)
Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith
Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd
If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact Joanne.Smith@gigroup.com or on 07552 342472
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