Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 3/Level 4

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Identify and acquire specialized goods and services.

• Oversee the management of supplier contracts.

• Handle source selection from proposal through to execution of contracts.

• Collaborate with contracts, engineering, quality assurance, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-user stakeholders.

• Create specifications for subcontracts, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement.

• Draft Requests for Proposals, assess and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract terms, select or recommend subcontractors, issue awards, and manage the resulting subcontracts.

• Monitor and assess supplier quality, reliability, and capability to meet delivery timelines.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency enhancements, and risk management through strategic negotiations.

• Ensure accurate forecasting of supplier financials.

• Oversee subcontract performance and ensure adherence to public laws, company policies, business regulations, and import/export laws.

• Evaluate supplier performance and perform follow-up actions.

• Ensure proper documentation is provided to logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams for accurate receipt tracking.

• Manage and cultivate relationships with strategic and key suppliers.

• Review and authorize supplier payments as necessary.

• Utilize Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to promote quality, efficiency, and ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience for Level 3.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience for Level 4.

• An additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Experience in subcontracts, procurement, contracts, or a similar field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Current and active DoD security clearance is preferred.

• Experience in managing major subcontracts is favored.

• Familiarity with various subcontract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Incentive or Fixed Fee, Time & Material, Labor Hour, and IDIQ, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Overtime eligibility, based on position.

• Shift differential, depending on position.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Savings plan.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.