Job DescriptionAs the leader of this organization, you will manage the evaluation, planning, and implementation of tactics to ensure that material, material handling, and subcontracting activities related to assigned company programs and operations are accomplished within all prerequisites of cost, schedule, quality, compliance, and technical performance. Manage all facets of subcontracting for supplies and services across a wide range of assigned programs, as well as for capital and operating expense needs. Ensure that purchases are made and maintained from dependable sources of supply within price, quality, and delivery restraints.
Your department operations include supporting the material and subcontract strategy for the bid and proposal (B&P) effort; issuing solicitations and analyzing bids; performing make-buy analysis/decisions; justifying, awarding, and issuing purchase orders (PO); remaining in compliance with all relevant regulatory body and multiple contract type requirements; receipt, inspection, and supporting the contractual aspects of the PO and Terms and Conditions during execution.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Leads and manages a team of Subcontracts and Purchasing professionals at various experience levels in proposal preparation, negotiations, and purchase order management/administration.
- Manages service subcontracts and material for assigned programs, including planning, soliciting, negotiating, administering, and executing proposals and agreements.
- Develops and maintains professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Responsible for procurement compliance and Cost/Price Analysis, the reviewing/signing of Proprietary Information Agreements, and negotiation of Terms and Conditions.
- Drives all Subcontract Supplier Partnerships initiatives with supply base.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving complex subcontractor strategies and providing make-buy analysis recommendations for Prime Contract proposals to ensure accuracy and alignment with business unit's annual goals and compliance with applicable FAR/DFAR requirements.
- Oversees a formal material and service subcontract performance evaluation system (Partner2Win) that provides current information on supplier performance status and directs appropriate action to ensure that contract requirements are met.
- Drives the continuous improvement of assigned processes and ensures application of company approved initiatives throughout assigned areas.
- Implements and manages effective cost reduction programs to ensure continuous attention to and achievement of cost reduction objectives and most favorable pricing from suppliers and strategic teaming agreements.
- Utilizes option agreements with selected suppliers in order to achieve most favorable pricing and delivery terms for long-term requirements.
- Attends fact-finding meetings, program reviews, and general status meetings with supplier management.
- Evaluates supplier performance relative to cost, delivery, integrity, performance objectives, contract compliance, and other factors.
- Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, negotiates purchase order provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors and vendors, writes subcontract and material packages, prepares awards and oversees the administration of resulting subcontracts and material purchase orders, and negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolve invoice issues.
- Reviews performance of subordinate personnel and recommends appropriate actions such as salary increases, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
- Interviews applicants for hire and encourages talent development through training programs to ensure a higher level of skill and proficiency among subordinate employees.
- Develops succession plans.
- Assists in planning, developing, and executing corporate training and organizational development plan for procurement department personnel.
- Works and thrives in a team environment.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience
- Experience in Supply Chain/Supply Chain Operations Management
- Experience in Materials Planning/Management
- Experience in Subcontracts Administration/Management
- Experience in People Management/Leadership
- Experience in Maritime, Shipbuilding, Ship Repair, or similar
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements
- Knowledge of CPSR/FCF audits and requirements
- Ability to identify and assess Risks & Opportunities throughout the duration of the program
- Ability to work closely with other departments, such as Contracts, Finance, Compliance, and Program Management
- Ability to work across departments to propose initiatives and resolve conflicts
- Ability to create win-win solutions with a "make it happen" attitude
- Ability to develop and implement organizational changes as required to meet an ever dynamic changing environment
- Ability to motivate, manage, lead, train, and develop personnel
- Solid critical and strategic thinking skills
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Education- Graduate Degree
- CPM or APICS Certification
- Experience in an industrial shipyard environment
- Experience in Change Management
- Analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, without supervision
