Subcontract Management Specialist 2

United Launch Alliance•Decatur, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

United Launch Alliance (ULA) seeks a skilled Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-2) to support the Decatur Operations General Procurement, Indirect and Capital Equipment teams at ULA’s manufacturing facility in Decatur, Alabama. The SCM-2 engages as a member of a multi-function team overseeing subcontractors, major/critical subcontractors, and related services. This individual directs and manages all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements levied on the subcontractor or the product family and ensures performance and support of contract milestones. They assist in the development of subcontract specifications, work statements and serve as focal point to the subcontractor. As required, the SCM-2 briefs ULA management and customer regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost and supports program reviews with the subcontractor and ULA / Customer program offices. This individual is responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make / buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability. They make decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor and establish milestone objectives and manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications. The Decatur Operations General Procurement Indirect & Capital Equipment SCM-2 will: Buy/Collaborate • Translate demand forecasts into a strategic sourcing and procurement plan • Ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes • Partner with cross-functional teammates to develop flight hardware requirements, aligned with the ULA business imperatives, for flow-down to suppliers and prospective suppliers • Possess / Develop advanced price analysis, proposal evaluation and negotiation skills aimed at reducing total cost of ownership to ULA for flight hardware and related services • Possess / Develop project management skills Analyze/Problem Solve • Analyze prospective procurements to develop strategies which will secure the best value for ULA for flight hardware and related services • Identify and resolve supply chain constraints, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop executable, cost effective solutions Monitor/Track/Measure/Report • Act as a liaison between the supplier and ULA • Measure, analyze and report key process metrics • Identify action items, organize resources to address action items and follow up on all supplier-facing issues.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel as this position will require a significant amount of data mining.
Experience with SAP ERP System (or similar ERP system).
Effective communication (verbal & written) and organization skills.
Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or Business Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).

Nice To Haves

Experience in working in manufacturing or aerospace environment with multi-functional teams.
Proactive, independent worker with the demonstrated capacity to work in team environment.
Impeccable attention to detail, passion for driving change and ability to look at big picture.
Experience leading and tracking projects.
Successful negotiation experience.
Government, manufacturing and/or commercial procurement experience.
Supply chain procurement experience including issuing and managing contracts per company process/procedure.
Proficiency in Pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s.

Responsibilities

Translate demand forecasts into a strategic sourcing and procurement plan
Ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes
Partner with cross-functional teammates to develop flight hardware requirements, aligned with the ULA business imperatives, for flow-down to suppliers and prospective suppliers
Possess / Develop advanced price analysis, proposal evaluation and negotiation skills aimed at reducing total cost of ownership to ULA for flight hardware and related services
Possess / Develop project management skills
Analyze prospective procurements to develop strategies which will secure the best value for ULA for flight hardware and related services
Identify and resolve supply chain constraints, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to develop executable, cost effective solutions
Act as a liaison between the supplier and ULA
Measure, analyze and report key process metrics
Identify action items, organize resources to address action items and follow up on all supplier-facing issues
Directs and manages all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements levied on the subcontractor or the product family and ensures performance and support of contract milestones.
Assist in the development of subcontract specifications, work statements and serve as focal point to the subcontractor.
Brief ULA management and customer regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost.
Support program reviews with the subcontractor and ULA / Customer program offices.
Responsible for and directs all phases of the subcontract from initiation of the business case for make / buy decisions through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability.
Make decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor and establish milestone objectives and manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.