Sr. Subcontracts Representative

Battelle • Columbus, OH

4d • $66,500 - $94,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Issues subcontracts for standard and non-standard goods, services, and materials of high dollar value and moderate risk, following corporate policies, procedures, government laws, and regulations. Independently handles moderate to complex purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and related documentation. Develops independent business solutions and works closely with senior subcontract and contracting staff, occasionally assisting Subcontract Representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Ability to demonstrate innovative solutions to complicated purchasing initiatives in a fast-moving, demanding environment.
• Ability to be a hard and fair negotiator who manages and develops suppliers to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solicitations and ensure they are complete and responsive to vendor and internal client needs, conform to applicable policies and business, financial, contractual, and risk considerations, and may contribute to general subcontract strategy.
• Identify the appropriate contract vehicle; review Statements of Work, schedules, and deliverables; draft solicitation and subcontract documents; and ensure relevant client-contract or RFP flow-down terms are included in vendor requests.
• Analyze subcontract requirements, special provisions, and terms and conditions for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Battelle policies.
• Draft, develop, negotiate, and administer contractual agreements for assigned programs; initiate vendor negotiations on terms and pricing; and propose solutions to negotiation issues.
• Maintain subcontract files in audit-ready condition and in accordance with standard practices, operating procedures, and legal requirements for maintaining approved purchasing system status.
• Identify compliance problems and recommend solutions for approval by high-level staff or management; assist in resolving problems arising during project performance.
• Assist senior subcontract staff and other technical, support, or management staff with market, technical, and administrative trends and problems within the assigned area.
• As requested by the Director, Subcontracts, assist in directing and guiding less experienced subcontract staff.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule with every other Friday off for most team members.
• Hybrid work flexibility through a model allowing 60% in-office and 40% remote, subject to team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness incentives and benefits, and optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees, Battelle contributes 5% regardless of employee contributions and matches employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior