Subcontracts Specialist

Job Description:
This position will be responsible for sourcing, acquisition, and administration of complex, high dollar equipment as a member of our Procurement organization. This position is for a highly motivated individual who will perform subcontract management and subcontract administration duties for contracts of all types. 

 

Responsibilities include:

Develops / compiles solicitation documents and leads the sourcing and contracting process, including market research, proposal evaluation, source selection, and negotiations.

Reviews supplier proposals and other documents for compliance with federal contract regulations (FAR, DFARS) and to align with departmental & company procedures. 

Negotiates agreement price and terms to reduce total costs and liability exposure consistent with company policies. 

Prepares standard contract documentation (e.g., casefile memo, price analysis, negotiation plan and results) i/a/w departmental procedures.

Monitors and assesses supplier performance and initiates corrective action when supplier performance does not meet contractual obligations or company expectations.

Required/Preferred Education/Training:
Minimum 3-5 years of direct work experience in Procurement / Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Subcontract Management / Project Management or related field. 

B/S or B/A Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or a related degree and comparable work experience is preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience:
Basic understanding of the various phases of acquisition management and project management.

Experience evaluating legal terms (liability, indemnification, warranty) and formulating negotiation strategy to mitigate risk exposure.

Financial acumen sufficient to review unique proposals against history, budgets, established rates, and market indices to determine price reasonableness and to develop negotiation strategies.

Adept at using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).

Ability to articulate procurement summaries verbally and in writing.

Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize daily workloads and multi-task in a fast-paced environment required.

Ability to solve problems, manage schedules and adapt to changes.

Ability to work with others in a teaming environment.

Ability to build relationships and work effectively with other departments in the organization and external resources.

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