Subcontracts Manager (Defense Manufacturing)

Elbit America•Roanoke, VA

21h•Remote

About The Position

The Manager Subcontracts will be responsible for all aspects of the subcontract management lifecycle including participation in the formulation of Request for Contract (RFC) response content, and the formulation and execution of specific sourcing strategies. Develops & writes solicitations with subcontract language for purchase orders which meet program specific requirements and also negotiates teaming agreements with suppliers.

Requirements

Proven background in managing subcontracted projects for direct materials and indirect Services
Strong knowledge of subcontracting suppliers for building of specification products
Quality assurance systems and methods
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Aware of technical aspects associated with the production of the goods to be produced
Strong program/project management experience
FAR/DFAR - strong working knowledge
Experience in Aerospace, military or similar industry
Demonstrated electronic/mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory
Bachelor's degree is required
5-10 years of functional (Subcontracts/Procurement) experience is required
5-10 years of management experience is required
5-10 years of industry experience is required (Aerospace and Defense)

Responsibilities

Oversee the subcontract management team as they manage all scopes, deliverable, budget and schedule commitments and the business-to-business relationship between the Company and major subcontractors.
Support the Company's efforts for staff retention and performance development
Will be responsible for all aspects of the subcontract management lifecycle including participation in the formulation of Request for Contract (RFC) response content, and the formulation and execution of specific sourcing strategies
Leading efforts to proactively identify and resolve all issues impacting subcontract performance and business to business commitments across the multifunctional program teams
Work closely with supply chain, program management, engineering, quality assurance, finance and contracts to drive compliance with all business policy and procedure and Federal Acquisition Regulations
Develops sourcing strategy to support production requirements and the development of the supply chain supplier base, specifically focusing on key supplier relationships
Leading the supplier source selection efforts required to support short-term and long-term business unit initiatives
Developing / writing solicitations & subcontract language for purchase orders which meet program specific requirements
Preparing / leading negotiations & documenting subcontract files
Managing Supply Chain staff performance, integrating and communicating as required with programs, engineering, quality, and finance functional representatives
Developing and negotiating teaming agreements with suppliers
Developing plans and actions to ensure: Achievement of program, business unit and subcontract goals Compliance to policies and procedures as well as public law Support attainment of process-based leadership scorecard goals
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor