Discover Subcontracts Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who oversee the commercial and operational relationships between organizations and their subcontractors. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles where you can lead contract strategy, negotiate terms, manage supplier performance, and help teams deliver complex programs.
Subcontracts Managers guide the subcontracting lifecycle, from sourcing and proposal support through negotiation, award, administration, and closeout. They work with procurement, legal, finance, program management, and engineering teams to establish clear agreements, manage risk, resolve issues, and meet business or customer requirements.
Employers often seek experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or strategic sourcing, along with strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and project-management skills. Knowledge of contract terms, compliance requirements, supplier risk, and relevant industry regulations can be valuable. Requirements vary by employer, sector, program complexity, and seniority.
Subcontracts Managers work across industries with complex supply chains, including aerospace and defense, technology, construction, manufacturing, energy, and government contracting. With demonstrated leadership and results, professionals may progress to senior subcontract management, procurement leadership, supply chain management, or contracts director roles.
Browse vetted professional openings on Ladders to find Subcontracts Manager roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, and focus your search on positions that match your experience and career goals.
Principal Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Champion contract excellence by managing proposals, negotiations, and compliance for the F-35 Program. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful contract fulfillment and customer satisfaction while...
Today
$88K - $105K *
Make your mark by leading construction projects in transportation, ensuring quality and adherence to contract requirements while managing a talented team and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Deliver technical leadership for major transportation projects across the Tennessee region. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects align with contractual and quality standards, oversee inspections...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage in overseeing construction projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules. Utilize your leadership and technical skills to guide teams thro...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead a dynamic team in sourcing and procurement strategies, driving efficiency and value creation through effective negotiation and management of service providers. Foster talent development while ens...
3 days ago
Contracts and Compliance Manager
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of compliance by leading contract management and trade compliance efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to regulations while driving efficiency and protecting business...
1 week ago
$130K - $150K *
Drive strategic sourcing and category management for indirect spend, leading competitive sourcing events and stakeholder partnerships to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness across key bus...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$89K - $165K *
Serve as a key contract management expert, overseeing proposal, award, and administration phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage negotiations, and build strong re...
3 weeks ago
Principal Capture Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Lead contract administration efforts, ensuring compliance and managing relationships with customers. Drive proposal preparation and negotiations while supporting innovative technology development in a...
1 week ago
Principal Capture Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Drive the future of aeronautics by managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships. Collaborate with teams to support innovative technology development and navigate complex govern...
1 week ago
$79K - $89K *
Champion contractual excellence by managing and negotiating agreements with airlines and aviation partners. Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure compliance and support strategic grow...
5 days ago
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive effective contract management for large-scale EPC projects, ensuring compliance and protecting contractual rights. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify risks and opportunities, while suppo...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize our government contracts management process by overseeing the complete lifecycle from proposal to closeout. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, mitigat...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic procurement leadership for a major pharmaceutical project, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services while adhering to quality and budget standards. Collaborate with cross-fun...
6 days ago
$108K - $149K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing the full lifecycle of contract administration, ensuring compliance and effective execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive success and...
2 weeks ago
Contracts Manager - Payor, MCO, and Medicaid Focus
$110K - $130K *
Manage the full lifecycle of healthcare contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational and financial goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate, draft, and manage key partner...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Contracts Manager - Payor, MCO, and Medicaid Focus
$100K - $120K *
Champion healthcare contract management by overseeing compliance, negotiation, and strategy alignment. Drive cross-functional collaboration and support market access initiatives while ensuring financi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$70K - $100K *
Unlock potential by overseeing complex contracts while ensuring compliance with legal regulations. Collaborate with business partners and customers in a dynamic environment to drive contractual issues...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Manage and optimize commercial contracting processes, ensuring timely and accurate agreements while enhancing efficiency through automation and collaboration across teams...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive procurement excellence by developing strategies for sourcing and managing supplier relationships. Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in a dynamic, multi-so...
2 weeks ago
$59K - $111K *
Execute procurement strategies to source and negotiate essential materials and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize opera...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing complex government and commercial contracts. You'll negotiate terms, advise teams on risks, support proposals, and ensure compliance, all while maintaining strong internal...
3 weeks ago
Public Sector Contracts Manager
$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to manage public sector contracts, ensuring compliance and supporting sales growth through effective reporting and collaboration with various departments...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and manage complex Government contracts, driving program performance, oversight, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance and successful execution of financial, staffing, and delivera...
3 weeks ago
Procurement Planning & Control Stf - E4
$100K - $186K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain strategies, ensuring alignment with program requirements. Drive performance monitoring, issue resolution, and supplier management to enhance...
1 week ago
What does a Subcontracts Manager do?
A Subcontracts Manager oversees agreements with subcontractors, including sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiations, awards, contract administration, performance monitoring, compliance, and closeout.
What qualifications are commonly required for Subcontracts Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for experience in subcontracting, procurement, or contracts; negotiation and communication skills; and familiarity with contract compliance, supplier management, and risk.
Which industries hire Subcontracts Managers?
Subcontracts Managers are employed in industries with complex supplier networks, including aerospace and defense, government contracting, technology, construction, manufacturing, and energy.
How much do Subcontracts Managers earn?
Compensation depends on factors such as experience, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
How can I find Subcontracts Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Subcontracts Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that fit your experience.