Manager, Subcontracts
Elbit America, Inc.
Roanoke, VA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Budgeting, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Documentation, Economic Growth, Employee Retention, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Finance, Inventory Management, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Military, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Production Support, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, RFC, Scorecarding, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Roanoke, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Manager Subcontracts will be responsible 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 that meet program-specific requirements and also negotiates teaming agreements with suppliers.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Oversees the subcontract management team as they manage all scope, 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 with policies and procedures as well as public law
- Support attainment of process-based leadership scorecard goals
- Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills and Abilities:
- Proven background in managing subcontracted projects for direct materials and indirect Services
- Strong knowledge of subcontracting suppliers for the building of specification products
- Quality assurance systems and methods
- Strong communication skill both verbal and written
- Aware of the 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
Education, Experience, License, or Certification:
- A 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)
Travel Requirements:
- 25-40% - depending on home base location
- Role is open to either full remote work or hybrid
- Remote work will make travel on the higher end
- If based in Roanoke, VA, as a hybrid role, travel on the lower end
#LI-JG1 Why Roanoke, Virginia?
- Lower cost of living
- Family-friendly area
- Career and economic growth
- Scenic beauty
- Outdoor enthusiast's dream
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
*** If you encounter issues with your application, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com ***
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