[Hiring] Subcontracts Manager @Saab

Role Description

Saab, Inc. has a career opportunity for a dynamic Subcontracts Manager to join the rapidly growing Supply Chain team. This is a senior-level individual contributor role. The Subcontracts Manager will be responsible for executing and managing high-value, complex procurements with critical subcontractors, as well as negotiating contract agreements. Experience navigating and flowing down FAR/DFARS contract requirements is required. This position may be performed remotely or on-site at a Saab, Inc. office location.

Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and flow down mandatory requirements to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.
• Assist the Saab, Inc. Engineering team in creating Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Issue RFIs and RFQs to subcontractors and manage the process and ensure receipt of complete information.
• Conduct flow-down analyses to ensure compliance with customer requirements, including FAR/DFARS, FAA, and international requirements.
• Negotiate and manage supplier pricing, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Execute subcontracts, Inter-divisional Work Transfer (IDCT) agreements, NDAs, leasing agreements, and long-term agreements.
• Write contract letters and maintain comprehensive legal records in compliance with U.S. Government Certified Purchasing System requirements.
• Support proposal costing efforts for materials and labor.
• Facilitate recurring meetings and problem resolution.
• Coordinate work with Saab, Inc. programs across multiple business areas and sites, including coordinating with Saab affiliates outside the United States.
• Manage critical suppliers and subcontractors, including participating in Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Contribute to Supply Chain metrics, reporting, continuous improvement, and other strategic initiatives.
• Travel up to 25% annually, domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 10+ years of experience, or MBA/MS/JD degree with 8+ years of experience.
• U.S. Government, DoD, or FAA contracts experience.
• Experience navigating and flowing down FAR/DFARS contract requirements.
• Advanced purchasing experience, including a comprehensive understanding of purchasing fundamentals and building orders in an ERP system.
• Experience with contracting methods and types.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply sound judgment and creativity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen, including the ability to determine cost reasonableness.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.

Requirements

• Professional certification or advanced degree (CCM, CFCM, CPCM).
• Cross-functional experience in Quality, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, or Program Management.
• Continuous improvement experience or certification (Black Belt, Green Belt).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.