Subcontracts Specialist

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the sourcing, acquisition, and administration of very complex, high dollar equipment as a member of BIW’s Supply Chain organization. This position is built for highly motivated individuals who have the proven ability to rapidly and accurately perform subcontracts management tasks for a wide variety of contract types.

The ideal candidate will have experience independently drafting and negotiating subcontracts intended to support the design and construction of complex materials for government programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops / compiles solicitation documents and leads the sourcing and contracting process, including market research, proposal evaluation, source selection, and negotiations.
• Reviews supplier proposals and other documents for compliance with federal contract regulations (FAR, DFARS) and to align with departmental & company procedures.
• Negotiates agreement price and terms to reduce total costs and liability exposure consistent with company policies.
• Prepares standard contract documentation (e.g., casefile memo, price analysis, negotiation plan and results) i/a/w departmental procedures.
• Monitors and assesses supplier performance and initiates corrective action when supplier performance does not meet contractual obligations or company expectations.

Required/Preferred Education/Training:

• 3-5 years of direct work experience in Procurement / Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing / Subcontract Management / Project Management or related field.
• B/S or B/A Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or a related degree and comparable work experience.

Required/Preferred Experience:

• Basic understanding of the various phases of acquisition management and project management.
• Experience evaluating legal terms (liability, indemnification, warranty) and formulating negotiation strategy to mitigate risk exposure.
• Financial acumen sufficient to review unique proposals against history, budgets, established rates, and market indices to determine price reasonableness and to develop negotiation strategies.
• Adept at using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
• Ability to articulate procurement summaries verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize daily workloads and multi-task in a fast-paced environment required.
• Ability to solve problems, manage schedules and adapt to changes.
• Ability to work with others in a teaming environment.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with other departments in the organization and external resources.