Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

About the role

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration/management activities associated with subcontracting work. This includes qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, ensuring full integration of subcontract work within the program.
• Manage the seamless integration of Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team, remaining accountable to Supply Chain leadership.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams.
• Address critical, time-sensitive, and complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and modifications for contract changes.
• Assist in developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms & conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead key supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis as required.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards) for all commodity products.
• Measure, manage, and improve supplier performance, initiating corrective actions when necessary.
• Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested by upper management and corporate supply chain leadership.
• Effectively manage and mentor the Purchasing/Subcontracts Team, ensuring they meet team objectives while being developed to maximize their potential.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.
• Implement GR/IR strategies to promote timely payment to suppliers.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree highly desired, and typically 15+ years of experience in procurement and subcontract management, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.

• Minimum 5-7 years of subcontracts management experience with negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements.
• Proven experience in establishing scope of work and writing technical or non-technical documentation including Specifications, Statements of Work, Contracts/Subcontracts, and Supplier Deliverables.
• Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions, incentive arrangements, and order placement.
• US Government Contract Experience is highly desirable; specifically, experience with LOGCAP.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
• Significant experience negotiating Subcontract Agreements valued in the $25-$50M range.
• Experience managing and leading 25+ supply chain personnel is favorable.
• Proven experience managing Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Supervisors.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and management.

Skills

• Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including with international teams and suppliers.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team to achieve objectives and maximize their potential.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.

Pay

The compensation range that we expect to pay for this position is between $135-185k. Ultimate compensation will depend on candidate location and experience.