Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

Program Summary: KBR's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) division delivers mission-critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners worldwide, including base operations, contingency and expeditionary support, asset management, logistics, prepositioned stock, and integrated supply chain management.

About the role

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration and management activities. This includes qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. The successful candidate will manage subcontracting work on projects, ensuring seamless integration within the broader program, including cost, schedule, technical, and quality management.

Under broad direction, the Procurement & Subcontracts Manager will be accountable for the performance and results of multiple related disciplines or sub-groups, managing functional objectives by providing leadership and direction. The role may also involve responsibility for global processes and 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 (e.g., proposals, negotiations, contract execution).
• 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 maximizing their potential, including conducting performance appraisals and identifying training and development needs.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.
• Implement GR/IR strategies to promote timely payment to suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including with international teams and suppliers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills.
• Background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government Contractor / Government Solutions experience highly desirable.
• Experience managing international customer/supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in developing and tracking internal metrics.
• Strong background with Cost Analysis and Price Analysis.
• Strong familiarity with IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity) type contracts.
• Significant experience working with and/or leading audits with DCMA, including CPSR Audits, is highly preferred.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and effectively lead a diverse team.
• Strong ability to implement GR/IR strategies to promote on-time payment to suppliers.
• In-depth understanding of global procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team to achieve objectives and maximize their potential.
• Ability to drive initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is between $135,000 and $185,000. Ultimate compensation will depend on candidate location and experience.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability coverage
• Paid time off or flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development for career advancement