Manager, Subcontracts

L3Harris•Greenville, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Subcontracts position is responsible for the procurement of subcontracts including the management of cost, schedule and performance parameters. This role leads and directs experienced professionals, lower-level supervisors, or associate managers, making significant improvements in processes, systems, or products. The position establishes short-term operational plans with measurable contributions to function or business area results and leads, directs, and reviews the work of direct reports who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. The Manager has hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation authority within their own organization, subject to management review and approval. This role works to influence others to accept individual or team views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches. They are responsible for troubleshooting issues that arise by conducting extensive investigation to get to the root cause and suggesting resolutions. The Manager manages a team with a focus on policy and strategy implementation, providing measurable input for new products, processes, or standards in operational plans that will impact overall functional results. They manage a team of Subcontract employees with day-to-day metric reviews, compliance checks, and training. Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential, with a proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Extensive SAP experience is required. The role requires willingness and ability to travel up to 20% and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of managing a procurement/subcontracts team in general procurement of defense subcontracts.
Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of managing a procurement/subcontracts team in general procurement of defense subcontracts.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of managing a procurement/subcontracts team in general procurement of defense subcontracts.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Extensive SAP experience is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Must be able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance.
Experience with Special access programs.

Responsibilities

Implement sourcing strategies, assess supplier risk (including financial) and develop mitigation plans.
Develop 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.
Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures.
Select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for achieving goals and objectives.
May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
Experience in preparing, reviewing and managing Supplier Statements of Work
Troubleshooting issues that arise by doing extensive investigation to get to the root cause, suggesting resolutions.
Manages team of Subcontract employees with day-to-day metric reviews, compliance checks and training.