Subcontract Package Manager

Job description

Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40 countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

About the Opportunity

UK Field Solutions has over 50 years' experience working in the construction industry. Our core business is the delivery of projects and programmes in partnership with our clients. We have a wide and diverse pool of experienced resources using proven delivery systems and processes that are benchmarked as best in class

Requirement for an experienced Subcontract Package Manager working on a major project within the defence sector. The Manager will be responsible for the procurement of subcontract goods and services for the project to meet the programme and commercial requirements of the project.

Responsible for cradle to grave contract and subcontract/supplier administration of procurement actions; review requisitions, prepare RFPs, conduct bid abstracts, conduct negotiations, prepare purchase orders and subcontracts, award and administer contracts/subcontracts, ensure compliance with contract requirements and subcontractor/supplier requirements.

Manage subcontractor/supplier performance through contract compliance, conducting schedule assessments and progress

This is a national role in which the candidate can work remotely/ flexibly.

Knowledge and Responsibilities:

• Manage and report on all subcontract/supplier activities in support of projects throughout the lifecycle and manage the work packages/ systems and support the Management Team.
• Co-ordinate the delivery of multi-discipline work packages through all phases of the project.
• Ensure all changes are identified and managed, and configuration control is maintained.
• Build & develop relationships and manage eco-systems of suppliers and act as key contact for and manage interfaces with external suppliers
• Delivery of improvement in overall value (quality, cost, delivery, performance) from supplier base.
• Identification, assessment and management of subcontracted risk in support of associated bids/projects.
• Undertake vendor assessment and identify opportunities to develop supply base and assist in review and development of business processes as required.
• Maintain effective communications and develop appropriate relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Here's What You'll Need:

Essential experience & qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• APM PMQ or equivalent and proficient in the use of project management tools.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related field.
• Able to lead effectively in a multi-functional team.
• Experience of developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working.
• Experience of working with complex international suppliers/programmes.
• High level of negotiation skills.
• Detailed practical knowledge of contract tendering, contract structures and preparation.
• Practical experience of the NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in Change Management programmes.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role

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