Sr. Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

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Sr. Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

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Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) division is the Team Behind the Mission®. We deliver mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners around the world. Our key capabilities include base operations; contingency and expeditionary support; next generation asset management; digitally focused logistics; prepositioned stock; and integrated supply chain management.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to oversee and perform a full range of procurement and subcontract administration/management activities associated with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance across multiple contract types. This includes oversight of supplier qualification, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing subcontracting work on a project and ensuring the seamless integration of subcontract work within the broader program, including cost, schedule, technical, and quality management.

Under broad direction, the Sr. Procurement & Subcontracts Manager will be accountable for the performance and results of multiple related disciplines or sub-groups within the function, managing the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to managers or professional staff. Additionally, the role involves participating in the development of functional strategy and may include responsibility for global processes and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, ensuring full integration of subcontract work within the program (e.g., proposals, negotiations, contract execution).

• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams, including Program Management, Small Business Liaison Officers, Finance & Accounting, IT Management, and Executive Management.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team, remaining accountable to Supply Chain leadership.

• Develop and sustain long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors (subcontractors).

• 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.

• Provide oversight of price negotiations, quantity, and delivery schedules with critical suppliers.

• Prepare subcontract documents in accordance with company policies and procedures assuring compliance with Government and Company requirements; Obtains appropriate approvals prior to issuance of Purchase Orders, Subcontract Agreements, and Service Agreements.

• Review and administer subcontracts to ensure satisfactory progress and compliance with scope of work, as well as the terms and conditions of the subcontract. Identify problems that threaten contractor performance; collect end-user feedback and identify areas requiring improvements or corrective action; recommend actions when subcontractor is not in compliance with subcontract clauses and provisions, or require subcontractor corrective action plan.

• Conduct interviews with new vendors and inform approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations.

• Work in close coordination with Legal Counsel to ensure that all Subcontracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the final negotiation(s).

• Manage subcontract funding, modifications, and change orders in support of customer demands and all other aspects of day-to-day subcontract administration.

• Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis as required.

• Develop processes to routinely assess, track, evaluate, and document subcontractors’ quality, execution, and performance.

• Measure, manage, and improve supplier performance, initiating corrective actions when necessary.

• Analyze and independently resolve or coordinate resolution