Subcontract Administrator

American Rheinmetall•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

Job Summary: This position is responsible for developing the American Rheinmetall (AR) project and program management processes and procedures and executing project management to include development of resource loaded schedules, performance reporting, management of changes to the program management baseline and reporting of project performance for both internally funded projects and DoD contract projects. Essential Functions: Proactively develop and manage supply base to ensure best in class quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to subcontractors Work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders Issue and maintain subcontracts through purchase orders Align deliverables on contracts to customer requirements for schedules and payments Generate, distribute, follow-up and analyze requests for quote Negotiation of supplier agreements and Terms &Conditions Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers Assess suppliers’ capabilities on quality, delivery and commercial capability Understand government regulations (FAR & DFARS) and restrictions such as ITAR Enhance supply chain processes and procedures where necessary to improve productivity and accuracy. Schedules and tracks the material deliveries based upon production schedule and other program requirements. Confers with contractors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule. Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned Undertake other duties as determined by the Supply Chain Manager. Work with the compliance officer to secure import and export permits and TAAs as necessary Supervisory Responsibility: None

Requirements

Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition
Currently holds or can obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
Knowledge of FAR and DFARS and Military Standards and regulations
Ability to work under time constraints in a high paced environment
Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily.
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships.
Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required.
Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
Demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.
Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
Shall support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.
Will clarify and define the goals and strategies of the organization and successfully communicate this to all.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to work effectively with the US team, suppliers, customer, and corporate parent staff.
High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing".
Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Business Law, Contractual Law or related field
6-10 years of experience of writing and interrupting contracts including terms and conditions in the defense industry
5+ years of experience with defense articles, preferable with ground vehicles
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing
All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance, if the position requires it.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand for long periods

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) contracting requirements
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Occasional travel to Europe may be required
Purchasing experience supporting large complex US Defense programs
Experience with bid capture, contract negotiations and delivery planning
Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
Experience with supply chain management and purchasing in a highly regulated industry

Responsibilities

Proactively develop and manage supply base to ensure best in class quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability
Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to subcontractors
Work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders
Issue and maintain subcontracts through purchase orders
Align deliverables on contracts to customer requirements for schedules and payments
Generate, distribute, follow-up and analyze requests for quote
Negotiation of supplier agreements and Terms &Conditions
Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
Assess suppliers’ capabilities on quality, delivery and commercial capability
Understand government regulations (FAR & DFARS) and restrictions such as ITAR
Enhance supply chain processes and procedures where necessary to improve productivity and accuracy.
Schedules and tracks the material deliveries based upon production schedule and other program requirements.
Confers with contractors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
Undertake other duties as determined by the Supply Chain Manager.
Work with the compliance officer to secure import and export permits and TAAs as necessary