Subcontract Lead

At OMNIA Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations into a single consortium to delivery one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best-trained Army in the world.

OMNIA Training will redefine the British Army’s collective training, standing up as the Army’s Strategic Training Partner. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK. We are backed by British innovation and powered by world-class experts, like you.

OMNIA Training is primed by Raytheon UK, but all five partners (Raytheon, Rheinmetall, Capita, Skyral and Cervus) are key to delivering the scope of the contract.

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) is entrusted with the Training Delivery aspect of the contract, and this role will be fundamental in enabling this as part of a Rheinmetall Programme team. 

This is more than a job — it’s a mission. You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA Training’s vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win.

The Role:

The role is the Subcontract Lead, responsible for leading the subcontract and supply chain aspects of the CTTP programme delivery on behalf of REUK.

The Subcontract Lead will be responsible for managing all aspects of the supply chain lifecycle for the REUK subcontracted aspects. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the supply chain to achieve cost, schedule and performance objectives.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Prepare and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or Requests for Quotations (RFQs)

• Evaluate subcontractor proposals for technical, cost and schedule compliance.

• Lead negotiations with regards to contract (using customer flow-down as appropriate), price and schedule.

• Monitor subcontractor delivery performance against agreed monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Solve multiple and often complex problems with the supply chain.

• Drive improvements in processes, systems and products to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Review, monitor and communicate subcontractor financial stability, identify risks and points of which further analysis would be required.

• Review and approve invoices.

• Identify cost saving opportunities.

• Manage supply chain NDAs.Coach team members on supply chain considerations.

• Ensure exports are managed appropriately, in line with End User Certificates, ITAR/TAA regulation

 

Skills

Advanced knowledge of subcontract management, supplier engagement and contract execution.

• Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to operate independently and influence across disciplines.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience of working in a complex defence environment.

• Supplier relationship and performance management skills.

• MCIPS and/or Project Management qualifications desirable.

• Experience of dealing export obligations.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for individuals who want to deliver. You’ll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to get things done. You’ll want to work in collaboration, with your colleagues, with the Omnia Partners, with other defence training organisations, and with the British Army. You won’t let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you’ll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won’t necessarily have a military background, but you’ll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first.

Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership qualities, inspiring and motivating team members to achieve goals.   

Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and environments.  

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in project execution.   

Resilience: Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.  

Integrity: Upholds the highest standards of integrity and ethical behaviour in all project dealings.  

Collaboration: Fosters a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing.

 

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces Community. We welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses and partners.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

• 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)

• Flexible Working

• 4-times Death-in-Service Scheme (3 months of service)

• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period)

• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays

• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%

• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work

• Excellent Training Opportunities

• Recommend a friend scheme

• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave

• Staff social events throughout the year

• Recognition for your work

 

Applicants must be willing to work within the Defence sector and undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Clearance (SC) checks, if not already held.

To apply, please submit your CV to joel.fletcher@rheinmetall.com