KBR, Inc.

Senior Manager, Subcontracts

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Houston • Alabama • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration/management activities associated with subcontracting work
  • Qualifying suppliers
  • Issuing requests for proposals
  • Evaluating proposals
  • Maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures
  • Managing subcontracting work on a project
  • Ensuring the seamless integration of subcontract work within the broader program including cost, schedule, technical, and quality management
  • Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance
  • Ensure full integration of subcontract work within the program
  • Manage the seamless integration of Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team
  • Accountable to Supply Chain leadership
  • Oversee the entire procurement cycle
  • Coordinate between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams
  • Address critical, time-sensitive, and complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and modifications for contract changes
  • Assist in developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms & conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services
  • Lead key supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements
  • Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis as required
  • Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards) for all commodity products
  • Measure, manage, and improve supplier performance, initiating corrective actions when necessary
  • Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested by upper management and corporate supply chain leadership
  • Effectively manage and mentor the Purchasing/Subcontracts Team, ensuring they meet team objectives while being developed to maximize their potential
  • Conduct performance appraisals and identifying training and development needs
  • Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs
  • Implement GR/IR strategies to promote timely payment to suppliers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired
  • typically 20+ years of experience in procurement and subcontract management, with at least 3-5 years in a management role
  • Minimum 8-10 years of subcontracts management experience with negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements
  • Proven experience in establishing scope of work and writing technical or non-technical documentation including Specifications, Statements of Work, Contracts/Subcontracts, and Supplier Deliverables
  • Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions, incentive arrangements, and order placement
  • US Government Contract Experience is highly desirable; specifically, experience with LOGCAP
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement)
  • Significant experience negotiating Subcontract Agreements valued in the $25-$50M range
  • Experience managing and leading 25+ supply chain personnel is favorable
  • Proven experience managing Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Managers
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and management
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including with international teams and suppliers
  • Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills
  • Background Check Required
  • Government Contractor / Government Solutions experience highly desirable
  • Experience managing international customer/supplier relationships
  • Proficiency in developing and tracking internal metrics
  • Strong background with Cost Analysis and Price Analysis
  • Strong Familiarity with IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity) type contracts
  • Significant experience working with and/or leading audits with DCMA including CPSR Audits, is highly preferred
  • Desire to work in a collaborative environment and effectively lead a diverse team
  • Strong ability to implement GR/IR strategies to promote on-time payment to suppliers
  • In-depth understanding of global procurement processes and supply chain management
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team to achieve objectives and maximize their potential
  • Ability to drive initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.
Benefits
  • 401K plan with company match
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • AD&D
  • flexible spending account
  • disability
  • paid time off
  • flexible work schedule
  • career advancement through professional training and development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
subcontract managementprocurementnegotiationcost analysisprice analysiscontract documentationsupplier performance measurementsourcing strategiesFARDFARS
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipmentoringproject managementconflict resolutionorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaborationteam development
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree