Job Information
Vectrus Subcontracts Manager in United States
Overview
About Us
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
V2X is seeking a mid-level Supply Chain manager to support assigned business unit. This individual will manage a small team of subcontracts, in the United States and/or international. This individual will collaborate closely with program managers and will be directly accountable for ensuring the programs’ Supply Chain needs are met. This individual will also be responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all program labor strategies, budgeting and forecasting, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. This individual will also be responsible for supporting major business development efforts – from establishing agreements with key suppliers, to creating optimal supply chain strategies. The individual should be a strong leader with demonstrated project management skills, a self-starter capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, an excellent communicator to ensure programs are adequately supported from a Supply Chain perspective and be able to successfully interface with all levels of internal management. Compliance is paramount to this role. This individual will ensure supply chain compliance with proper regulatory guidelines (FAR, DFAR and any other regulatory requirements specific to the contract) and V2X corporate procurement system policies and procedures. Complex problem-solving, exercising ethical judgement within broadly defined practices and policies, making sound Supply Chain decisions, and protecting the legal/financial interests of V2X during discussions and interactions with customer and suppliers will be expected.
Responsibilties:
Manages/administers subcontract agreements for DoD and non-DoD.
Administers in a paralegal manner on all interpretations of Subcontracts and Amendments, Teaming Agreements, Consultant Agreements and any other subcontract legal documents.
Manages/administers execution of Consultant Agreements, Nondisclosure Agreements, and Teaming Agreements.
Plans, organizes and manages multi-functional "best value" source selections.
Reviews and interprets subcontracts specifications, requirements and terms and conditions for incorporation into proposal submittal to customers.
Supports proposal writing initiatives through obtaining and re-formatting supplier proposal input.
Support the issuance of RFPs to prospective subcontractors and vendors and provides expertise to service selection activities.
Responsible for providing input to negotiation and execution of teaming agreements with potential subcontractors.
Monitors subcontracts performance to ensure that all contract terms and conditions are met. Assists in managing the Subcontractor Past Performance Evaluation Report System.
Assists Program Managers or Capture/Proposal Managers in the business management of subcontracts and leading the development of subcontract proposals in support of V2X’s business capture department.
Provides pre and post award administration of a variety of contracts including CPAF, FP, FPAF, T&M, etc.
Assists in directing coordination with other departments on matters related to Subcontracting; prepares responses as necessary to customer correspondence and other requests.
Assists in ensuring that subcontract proposal plans and approaches of the Administrative and Cost Volume of a proposal meet the sub-contractual requirements of the RFP, Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards.
Develops cost or price analysis, subcontracting plan, as necessary, for inclusion in proposals.
Leads negotiations with subcontractors; documents reviews of subcontracts; makes recommendations to management to execute subcontract documents; obtains necessary consent and subsequently issues subcontract.
Establishes subcontractor budgets, authorizes funding, reviews and approves invoices for payment, reports subcontract status to Project Manager.
Assists in communicating Subcontracting policies/standards to Subcontract Administrators operating/performing administration on projects/programs in Systems.
Monitors performance of suppliers.
Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics.
Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends and maintains necessary records.
Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages.
Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.
Other projects and initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Associate’s Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience
OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of six (6) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience,
OR Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a minimum of four (4) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience
Experience:
Preparing RFQs/RFPs, reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions, making best value source selection decisions to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet schedule requirements.
Bid solicitation and supplier selection based upon best value analysis with a federal contractor.
Significant purchasing and/or subcontracting experience (sustained annual purchases totaling more than $15M). Prior program management experience or equivalent education may be substituted.
Preferred Experience:
Previous experience with procurement compliance desirable.
Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
Price / cost analysis experience.
Experience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers and are aligned to the Company’s needs
Forecasting and planning experience related to US Navy, Air Force, or other government program requirements
Truth Cost or Pricing Data Act (previously Truth in Negotiations Act) level negotiation experience. • Demonstrated performance against financial budgets and forecasts
Risk management methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
Other Requirements:
Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the position).
Must be able to work flexibly, such as weekends or other shifts, when required.
Skills & Technology Used:
Proficiency with FAR requirements and U.S. Government subcontracting
Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders and plans
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
Ability to convert business area and customer requirements into executable strategies
Ability to review and edit Subcontractor Statements of Works
What We Bring
- At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
USD $ 95,000 - 180,000
Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Employee benefits include the following:
Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.