Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

About the Role

Sources and procures specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.

Responsibilities

• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience, a Master's Degree OR at least 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
• Presentation skills
• Negotiating skills
• Working level knowledge of Business Law
• Risk mitigation experience
• Special Program Access

Pay & Schedule

• Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00
• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Clearance Required: Secret