Subcontracts Lead

About Raytheon

Raytheon is a company with over 100 years of experience in engineering and defense. The organization focuses on solving complex problems to enhance global safety and security, supporting national defense and allied forces.

The Role of Subcontracts Lead

Raytheon Saudi Arabia is seeking a Subcontracts Lead to manage the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services. This role involves overseeing supplier performance and the entire subcontract purchase order lifecycle, supporting both Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) customers. The Subcontracts Lead will be the primary contractual interface for production and service deliverables, ensuring accurate communication of requirements and effective execution of export and import obligations.

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, focusing on timely delivery and consistent quality.
• Manage the complete subcontract purchase order lifecycle, from RFP development through award and post-Proof of Manufacturing administration.
• Conduct complex cost and price analyses to determine fair and reasonable pricing, and negotiate competitive terms.
• Ensure accurate and efficient implementation of all export and import requirements, coordinating closely with the Global Trade team.
• Advance subcontracting efficiencies using CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting on supplier performance to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CONUS-based subcontract managers and internal partners across legal, contracts, and compliance.
• Maintain effective supplier administration and communication for ongoing performance, issue resolution, and relationship management.

Required Experience and Work Environment

This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field. The role is an accompanied onsite assignment located in Jeddah or Riyadh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, under a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with potential extensions. Travel up to 25% within the region and occasionally to other locations may be 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, along with career development and recognition programs. Specific benefits include parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. Additional compensation benefits are provided for this assignment.