Suppliers and Contracts Manager
ispace, inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Englewood • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $101,000 - $151,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
NFS
About the role
- Serve as the primary point of contact for major subtier suppliers, overseeing full lifecycle subcontract management across diverse contract types and scopes.
- Manage contracts and subcontracts ranging from $250k-$10M.
- Draft, negotiate, execute, and manage a wide range of contract documents, ensuring compliance with internal policies and federal regulations.
- Cultivate strong vendor relationships and leverage these relationships to negotiate better terms, resolve issues quickly, and strengthen long-term supplier partnerships.
- Partner closely with Legal, Program Management, Engineering, SCM, Finance, and Quality to ensure cohesive contract strategies and seamless cross-functional alignment.
- Conduct acquisition planning, solicitations, bid evaluations, negotiations, awards, and contract administration, including modifications and terminations.
- Monitor supplier performance and contract deliverables; proactively address risks and corrective actions in coordination with Quality and SCM teams.
- Lead cost and pricing analysis to support negotiation strategies and ensure pricing reasonableness.
- Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of FAR, NASA FAR Supplement, and other applicable acquisition regulations.
- Drive process improvement initiatives related to supplier lifecycle management, contract compliance, and performance tracking.
- Travel as needed to key suppliers for performance assessments, relationship building, and on-site contract support.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in full lifecycle contract or subcontract management (commercial and federal environments)
- Deep understanding of contract types (Fixed Price, T&M, Cost Reimbursable, etc.)
- Proven ability to manage vendors, build trust, and influence outcomes through strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management and performance tracking
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Familiarity with FAR, NFS, and government contracting compliance
- Ability to manage complex projects independently and prioritize cross-functional demands while mitigating risks
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, legal, or business-related field
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain U.S. Department of State authorizations (ITAR)
- Successful completion of background investigation (condition of employment)
- Ispace Technologies is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify (employment conditions)
Benefits
- Competitive medical, vision, and dental plans, with 100% company-paid options available for employees.
- Hybrid Work: Flexibility to work remotely and in-office, depending on role and program stage.
- Company-paid RTD EcoPass for buses and light rail.
- Monthly lunch stipend.
- Paid Time Off: 18 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 17 paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
- Stock option participation.
- Learning & Development: lunch-and-learns, skills training, and professional development stipends.
- Team culture and regular team gatherings, including monthly TGIF events.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
contract managementsubcontract managementcontract draftingcontract negotiationcost analysispricing analysiscompliance with FARcompliance with NASA FAR Supplementperformance trackingacquisition planning
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunication skillsinfluencing outcomestrust buildingproject managementrisk mitigationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingnegotiation skillsprocess improvement