Contact Matchtech
Matchtech
Senior Subcontract Buyer
Luton, Bedfordshire
Contact Matchtech
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £40 - 48 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Matchtech
- Closes
- 26 Dec 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
A reputable defence organisation are seeking a proactive Senior Subcontract Buyer to join a high-profile Electronic Warfare programme based in Luton.
Role: Senior Subcontract Buyer
Duration: 12 Months
Pay: Up to £48 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Location: Luton (Hybrid)This is a key role within a fast-paced procurement function, responsible for managing subcontract commitments across both tangible and intangible deliverables.
You'll work closely with engineering, project management, legal, commercial and supply chain teams to ensure effective contract execution throughout the programme lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead subcontract management activities across complex projects
Develop and implement procurement strategies that support programme delivery
Draft, negotiate and manage a range of commercial agreements and subcontract packages
Source and manage suppliers delivering outsourced services and specialist capabilities
Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and supply chain risks
Prepare RFQs, Statements of Work, contractual flow-downs and procurement documentation
Work cross-functionally to ensure supplier performance, compliance and successful programme outcomes
Build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships across all levels of the businessYou'll play a pivotal role in supplier engagement, contract negotiation, risk management, and procurement strategy development while supporting cutting-edge defence technology programmes.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in procurement, subcontract management or commercial buying
Strong contract negotiation and supplier management expertise
Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Engineering xjnqpsq or other highly regulated industries
Understanding of commercial risk, contractual terms and procurement best practice
Experience managing RFQs, tenders and sourcing activities
Procuring professional services, software, training or other intangible deliverables
SAP or equivalent ERP system experience
Export compliance awareness
Supplier performance and relationship management
Power BI or data-driven reporting experienceIf you're looking for your next interim role and an opportunity to work on nationally significant defence programmes, apply now
Ad ID: 5419222132
Stay Safe
"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"
"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"
"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"
"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"
"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"
"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"
1 of 6