Material Program Manager

Date Posted:

2026-11-06

 Country:

United Kingdom

 Location:

Glenrothes, Fife

 Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Benefits:

· £: Competitive salary

· Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

· 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension

· 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)

· Company bonus scheme (discretionary)

· Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others

· Enhanced sick pay

· Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

· 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.

· Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!

· Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.

· Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

· Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team.

About us

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Our Business

As a leading defence and aerospace company operating across the United Kingdom, Raytheon UK helps to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a major supplier to the UK government and customers around the globe, providing defence solutions across all domains: land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We also provide digital and training transformation solutions to commercial and military customers.

With circa 2000 employees and major facilities operating throughout the UK including Broughton (Wales), Livingston and Glenrothes (Scotland), and Harlow, Gloucester, and Manchester (England); we are committed to investing in British careers and technology development.

Job Title

Material Program Manager

Function: Manufacturing

Location: Glenrothes/Livingston (Hybrid)

Clearance Required: Baseline

About the role:

Primarily responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the supply chain from a program perspective. Defines programme material strategy for the Business Area and influences across the business to ensure programmes succeed in bid and execution phases.

The MPM is the prime internal interface regarding status and performance of the supply chain on programmes. Anticipates and fulfils customer needs in support of current programme and performance and follow on business.

The MPM is skilled in providing innovative supply chain solutions to facilitate program cost and schedule performance, performing the role of Control Account Manager and significantly affecting profitability and working capital metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain strategy across complex programmes, ensuring cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Act as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Programme Teams, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute material programme plans, supporting business growth from bid and capture activities through to contract completion.
• Manage supplier performance, risk and opportunity plans, sourcing strategies, and procurement activities to ensure programme success.
• Oversee programme budgets, forecasting, working capital, and financial performance, including EAC/ETC reporting and sales and cash targets.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to drive affordability, manufacturability, and supply chain resilience.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including quality, export controls, and government regulations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while promoting sustainable and responsible procurement practices.
• Prepare and present business cases, programme updates, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management, or a related commercial function.
• Degree qualified, MCIPS, MBA, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong programme and supplier management experience within complex project environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, logistics, and international supply chains.
• Experience with programme governance, risk management, financial controls, and reporting.
• Proficient in SAP, MRP systems, and procurement processes.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and flexible approach.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous people leadership or team management experience.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
• Knowledge of teaming agreements and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Experience developing supplier relationship management strategies.
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to develop and implement operational plans aligned to business objectives.

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