Sr. Manager, Subcontracts

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Sr. Manager, Subcontracts

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Program Summary

KBR's Readiness and Sustainment (R&S) 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 Senior Manager, Subcontracts to oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration/management activities associated with subcontracting work. This includes qualifying suppliers, 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 & Subcontract 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).

• 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, remaining accountable to Supply Chain leadership.

• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating 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. This includes conducting 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired. 

• Experience: 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.

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