Sub Contract Manager

Six Month Contract

Filton

Outline

Based in clients Landing Gear Centre of Competence (CoC) a unique opportunity as a Sub contract Manager has arisen within the Business Operations Team.

Responsibilities & Tasks

● Deploying an effective subcontract management process that enables the delivery of Engineering Services Supplier solutions that meet the needs of the Landing Gear CoC, whilst remaining compliant with company policies and processes.

● Monitoring overall CoC outsourcing through:

- Delivery of the Subcontracting Plan and managing adherence to it through supplier performance measures and governance reviews.

- Measuring adherence to strategic / tactical initiatives including make or buy policy and subcontract management process from definition of subcontracting needs to work package closure.

- Ensuring supplier on boarding and off boarding process is managed by Engineering Services Suppliers in accordance with company processes

● As part of the Landing Gear MFT, defining the subcontracting strategy in line with the CoC Make or Buy Policy and within the overall procurement framework.

● Supporting the Landing Gear Resource Manager in establishing the 3-5 year resource adaptation plan and anticipating the feasibility of Engineering Services Suppliers meeting the capacity and capability needs for the future.

● Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures relating to Ethics & Compliance and Export Control regulations, escalating potential issues as part of the Clients speak up initiative.

● Leading timely delivery of company initiatives including Call for tender activities, as requested by Engineering or Procurement functions.

● Contributing to the definition and implementation of improvement projects or new ways of working in the CoC that contributes to operational performance of the teams.

● Effective management of interfaces both internal and external to the CoC is critical in ensuring success. Key interfaces include:

- CoC Leadership team, IL Resource Manager, WP Leaders, Financial Controlling, Engineering function, Procurement and Engineering Resource Suppliers . Become a part of the Landing Gear Operations Team; a diverse and dynamic team, shaping the future of Business Operations with new ways of working and innovative business solutions.

Personal Attributes

As a member of our team we are looking for a person who is :

● Agile and flexible in their approach and able to work autonomously

● Has excellent communication and negotiation skills

● Customer focused with the capacity to manage multiple stakeholders / interfaces and collaborate well within teams

● Good analytical skills and knowledge of digital tools

● Curious and innovative with a willingness to challenge the norm and learn / continuously improve

● Able to provide their view in simple terms, be honest, and transparent.

● Solution oriented and wants to make a difference.

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