Subcontractor Relationships Administrator

ORR Protection•Louisville, KY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Subcontractor Relationships Administrator will serve as the central corporate resource for sourcing, contracting, onboarding and governance support needs related to subcontractors. Using an established framework you will lead business partners around the country in sourcing necessary additional subcontractor relationships. You will also lead subcontractor governance and compliance activities such as conducting periodic business reviews with higher tier subcontractors and ensuring that required documentation is in place and kept up to date. ORR has high standards for our subcontractors related to quality, safety and performance, and recent/continued growth has opened the opportunity for this newly created role. Working closely with Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Quality, Safety and Operations stakeholders you will be a liaison between subcontractors and business partners at all levels of the organization from coordinators to vice presidents. This role is critical in scaling procurement best practices across the organization and in building and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who has some procurement or subcontractor management experience, or is interested in growing their skills in those areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics and supply chain or similar field of study (equivalent years of experience in a business environment may be considered)
At least 1 – 2 years of experience in a business environment, preferably in procurement or subcontractor management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or experience with contract review and negotiation is helpful
Natural curiosity with a love of learning and understanding how your work fits into the broader organizational picture
Analytical and data-driven approach to problem solving
Attention to detail with great organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks based on impact to the business
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact comfortably with subcontractors and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Ability to build long-term, trust-based relationships with business stakeholders and subcontractors

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ORR’s core values of being Committed, Accountable, Respectful, Empathetic and Safe (C.A.R.E.S)
Lead RFx events to strategically source, evaluate and select new subcontractors
Support contract negotiation and setup for new subcontractors
Ensure subcontractor compliance with documentation requirements and database accuracy
Serve as a knowledgeable liaison between subcontractors and internal business partners
Conduct business reviews with top tier subcontractors
Assist in other ongoing governance activities as needed
Assist in conducting competitive quoting requests
Support internal and external audit activities as needed, and help in responding to customer due diligence needs related to subcontractors
Monitor and track subcontractor spend data to identify and report on trends
Assist in building and executing on subcontractor category strategy
Stay up to date on construction and fire protection industry trends and the implications for the subcontractor landscape