Subcontracts Lead

Job description

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, ensuring alignment with program requirements, technical needs, and strategic business goals.
• Drive supplier performance through proactive oversight to ensure on-time delivery and consistent quality of materials and services.
• Manage the complete subcontract purchase order lifecycle, from RFP development through subcontract award and post-Proof of Manufacturing administration, ensuring compliance, performance, and risk mitigation.
• Conduct complex cost and price analyses to determine fair and reasonable pricing and negotiate competitive terms to optimize value and support financial objectives.
• Ensure accurate and efficient implementation of all export and import requirements, maintaining strict compliance through coordination with the Global Trade team.
• Advance subcontracting efficiencies by applying CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices to strengthen operational performance.
• Deliver clear, data-driven reporting on supplier performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CONUS-based subcontract managers and internal partners across legal, contracts, and compliance to ensure synchronized and effective subcontracting activities.
• Maintain effective supplier administration and communication to support ongoing performance, issue resolution, and long-term relationship management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lead sourcing and acquisition processes for materials and services.
• Experience in managing supplier performance and the full subcontract purchase order lifecycle.
• Proficiency in conducting cost and price analyses and negotiating terms.
• Understanding of export and import compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work Environment and Conditions
• This is an accompanied onsite role in Jeddah or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Travel up to 25% within the region and occasionally to other locations as needed is required. Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments, including a comprehensive post-offer medical examination.
• Compensation and Benefits
• Raytheon offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits. Career development and recognition programs are also provided. Benefits may include parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.