Subcontract Administrator

Standard Job Description

Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontracts in support of development, production and global sustainment for multiple contract types. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.

Job Overview

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

Role and Responsibilities

The Subcontract Administrator will report to the Supply Chain Lead for LMUK Space. The Subcontract Administrator will work within a multi-functional Supply Chain Management Team (SMT) dealing with the external suppliers. They will have the responsibility for third party deliverables for capture opportunities and programmes focussed on the commercial, cost, technical, schedule and quality requirements for each contracted product or service. The SMT is the main focal point into the supply base and work collaboratively to create integrated supply solutions, working with programme management, customer and suppliers, drawing upon experiences and knowledge to ensure success.

They should have a variety of relevant experience working on complicated and multi layered programmes. They will have a direct interface with external suppliers and day to day interaction with members of the Project Management Office (PMO).

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Strong procurement/commercial, business acumen, financial control and analytical skills.
• Experience in working in multi-functional organisations and a proven ability to achieve profession and business goals.
• Experience working on UK MoD programmes or similar.
• Capable of operating to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Confident self-starter, with an ability to innovate and think laterally, work confidently both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within established processes and procedures.
• UK Citizenship; Current SC clearance or ability to achieve.
• Flexibility to travel as required (UK and abroad).