Subcontracts Manager - Remote Opportunity

Magellan Health

6d • $83,890 - $142,610 • Remote

About The Position

The Subcontracts Manager works collaboratively with internal business leaders to capture business requirements, provide market analysis, develop negotiation strategies, and manage the subcontracting process to deliver value to the organization. As an individual contributor, the role communicates with internal stakeholders and negotiates directly with partners, subcontractors, and consultants to execute competitive subcontracts that minimize risk for the organization and its customers. The position applies procurement best practices to achieve value from the supply chain.

The role prepares and maintains vendor agreements and related documents, reviews prime contract terms and conditions for proper flowdown, and supports negotiations and execution of contract documents. It provides consultation on subcontract language, contracting policies and procedures, contract issues, and contract administration. The manager also supports vendor due diligence, approvals, implementations, transitions, and subcontract renewals or terminations.

The position coordinates with Program Management on business and contractual matters, including payment milestones, invoicing status, performance issues, and funding limitations. It maintains subcontract records and related vendor documentation, processes agreements and modifications according to company purchasing policies and procedures, and identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost savings or avoidance. Additional duties aligned with the intent of the role may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of purchasing experience.
• At least 5 years of subcontract administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a business-related field; the job information also lists a bachelor's degree in Business Administration as required.
• Knowledge of legal subcontract language and demonstrated subcontract negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service and business partnership skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, consultation, training, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies.
• Ability to identify barriers and elevate issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including advanced Word and Excel and intermediate PowerPoint.
• Experience administering CPFF, T&M, and FFP subcontracts for services, research and development, systems integration, and delivery of software and hardware supporting commercial, state, and Federal government programs, domestically and internationally.
• In-depth understanding of commercial business terminology and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR and DFARS), and how business terms and regulations relate to subcontract administration.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management.
• CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager certification.
• CPM - Certified Purchasing Manager certification.
• CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal business owners to understand product and service requirements and develop and execute subcontracts.
• Prepare vendor agreements and related documents, review prime contract terms and conditions, and ensure appropriate flowdown of terms.
• Facilitate or support negotiations and execution of contract documents within assigned business areas or categories.
• Develop negotiation strategies and subcontract language using a risk-based approach.
• Support vendor due diligence and evaluation.
• Obtain required approvals from Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, business areas, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Act as liaison between Legal, internal business units, and vendor representatives.
• Provide expert consultation on subcontract language, contracting policies and procedures, contract issue resolution, and contract document administration.
• Assist with new vendor implementations and transitions, ensuring subcontract terms are met.
• Monitor expiring subcontracts and ensure renewal or termination in accordance with business owner direction.
• Build and maintain relationships with external subcontractors for key vendors.
• Develop and maintain vendor-related materials.
• Identify process improvement and cost savings or avoidance opportunities.
• Coordinate with Program Management on contractual and business matters, including payment milestones, invoicing status, performance issues, and funding limitations.
• Maintain contractual documentation and file setup information, including agreements, modifications, task or delivery orders, funding and invoicing status, representations and certifications, supplier qualifications, and correspondence.
• Process and set up subcontracts and modifications in accordance with company approval and purchasing policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, voluntary, and other benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• May be eligible for short-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager