Subcontracts Lead

About Raytheon

Raytheon is a company with over 100 years of experience in engineering expertise, focused on national defense and deterring aggression. The company is committed to solving complex problems to create a safer and more secure world.

Role Overview

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 ensure accurate communication of requirements to suppliers, effective execution of export and import obligations, and serve as Raytheon's primary contractual interface for production and service deliverables. This is a full-time, onsite position located in Jeddah or Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offered as a long-term assignment with potential extensions and additional compensation benefits. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.

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.