Subcontract Management Specialist 3

United Launch Alliance • Decatur, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

United Launch Alliance (ULA) seeks a skilled Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-3) to support the Production Operations/General Procurement team at the ULA production facility in Decatur, AL. Assists in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions and other technical requirements documents. Prepare requests for quotes (RFQ) and proposals (RFP) packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects subcontract source, creates subcontract documents, and administers resulting subcontracts. Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with Supply Chain Governance to ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes. Coordinates with engineering, quality and finance as necessary to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve supplier issues. Briefs ULA executive management and customers regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost. Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from engineering release through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability. Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. As a member of the high-performing Production Operations/General Procurement team, successful execution of responsibilities will require: working collaboratively in a team environment, clearly communicating hardware/tooling/service requirements and expectations to suppliers to ensure optimal value for ULA, and effectively communicating outcomes to internal/external customers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain or a Business function / discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel as this position will require a significant amount of data mining, pivot table use, etc.
• Experience with SAP ERP System (or similar ERP system).
• Background in Supply Chain processes such as planning, purchasing, inventory management, and/or warehouse operations.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Experience following standard business procedures, and general business knowledge/acumen.
• Experience in developing and applying basic professional analytical techniques to develop problem solving tactics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, independent worker with the demonstrated capacity to work in team environment.
• Detail oriented, with excellent time-management skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Successful negotiation experience.
• Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

Responsibilities

• Assists in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions and other technical requirements documents.
• Prepare requests for quotes (RFQ) and proposals (RFP) packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects subcontract source, creates subcontract documents, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participates with Supply Chain Governance to ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes.
• Coordinates with engineering, quality and finance as necessary to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve supplier issues.
• Briefs ULA executive management and customers regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost.
• Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from engineering release through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability.
• Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; establishes milestone objectives and manages performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
• working collaboratively in a team environment, clearly communicating hardware/tooling/service requirements and expectations to suppliers to ensure optimal value for ULA, and effectively communicating outcomes to internal/external customers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees