Strategic Subcontracts Manager

JobDescription:

The Strategic Subcontracts Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Subcontract process. This Subcontracts Manager will play a leading role in issuing solicitations, negotiation of supplier agreements, and Subcontract management for complex commercial supplier agreements in support of the growing and exciting Commercial Avionics sector.

EssentialFunctions:

• Motivated self-starter well versed in the Subcontract Process Flow, Management, and Term and Condition negotiations.
• Develops all solicitations and terms and conditions of new subcontracts for compliance with program requirements.
• Must recognize and take exception to any undesirable terms and conditions, which do not protect L-3AS or develop alternatives to those proposed or requested by the supplier.
• Able to utilize competitive and strategic information to develop detailed negotiation strategies and program implementation plans.
• Participates in the strategic development of complex proposals by providing key supplier technical and commercial information.
• Supports Program Management by administrating supplier proposals/quotations in response to a formal L-3AS request to fill a program requirement.
• Apply expertise in managing complex subcontracts.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functions
• Ability to work well independently while maintaining a "team" mentality in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.
• Responsible for ensuring that all subcontract requirements are accomplished. For major programs, support program review meetings by providing information or discussing strategic supplier issues and opportunities.

• Manages relationships with key and strategic suppliers. Develops and implements a plan for on-site visits, program reviews, and meetings with these suppliers.
• Address subcontract changes, both Avionics Systems derived or requested by its customer, to determine the impact to both cost and schedule.
• Works with supplier on equitable adjustments when AS or its customer requests the change in scope. Provides results of the equitable adjustment to Business Development for AS equitable adjustment proposal to the customer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Significant experience negotiating and managing Supplier Agreements in support of Commercial Customers (under preferred additional skills)
• Well versed in the Subcontract Process Flow, Management, and Term and Condition negotiations
• Ability to travel and work extended hours (under preferred additional skills)

PreferredAdditionalSkills:

• Self-starter with a knack for working independently on complex tasks
• Significant experience negotiating and managing Supplier Agreements in support of Commercial Customers
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a complex and fast paced organization
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and planning skills to lead change through influencing abilities
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to travel and work extended hours