Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

About the role

As a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 2 located in Charlottesville, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services
• Own contractual management of the supplier
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
• Prepare Request for Proposal package, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Manage performance of subcontracts, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
• Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow-up activities
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers
• Review and approve supplier payment as needed
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of supply chain experience; will also consider a minimum of 6 years of supply chain in lieu of a bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain & maintain a US Government security clearance
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAR provisions and Global Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Experience working with cradle to grave subcontract administration
• Experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages in support of the acquisition process
• Experience providing accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting
• Experience managing major subcontracts
• Experience managing various subcontract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Incentive or Fixed Fee, Time & Material, Labor Hour, IDIQ, etc)

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 – $98,300.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Schedule

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time