Subcontracts Manager Jobs

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.

What Does a Subcontracts Manager Do?

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.

Common Responsibilities

  • Develop subcontracting plans and strategies aligned with program goals and organizational policies.
  • Lead requests for proposals, bid evaluations, negotiations, and subcontract awards.
  • Monitor supplier performance, contract changes, schedules, deliverables, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure contracts follow applicable regulations, flow-down clauses, and internal controls.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to address disputes, mitigate risk, and support audits.
  • Manage subcontract documentation, reporting, and contract closeout.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Subcontracts Manager Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Manage and optimize commercial contracting processes, ensuring timely and accurate agreements while enhancing efficiency through automation and collaboration across teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead subcontracting activities for domestic and international programs, ensuring compliance and performance. Shape sourcing strategies, drive negotiations, and enhance subcontracting capabilities whil...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $125K *

Advance your career by providing contractual support for commercial and government contracts while collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance. Leverage your exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $125K *

Drive contractual excellence by drafting and negotiating diverse commercial and government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance, while providing expert guid...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $130K *

Engage in a pivotal role overseeing a federal construction project, coordinating activities, managing documentation, and ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with experts while driving project...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $99K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in contract operations by managing onboarding processes for private pricing customers. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance data integrity and communication...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$72K - $134K *

Manage procurement processes by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing essential materials and services. Analyze supplier performance and market trends to optimize costs while ensuring quality and time...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $151K *

Unlock opportunities by sourcing and negotiating essential materials and services. Collaborate across departments to optimize procurement strategies, analyze market trends, and ensure quality and cost...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $168K *

Drive your career with a role focused on sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing essential materials and services. Analyze supplier performance and market trends to optimize procurement strategies and e...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Lead procurement efforts by sourcing and negotiating specialized materials and services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with suppliers to optimize operational efficiency a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Unlock your potential by driving procurement strategies for specialized materials in the Defense industry. Collaborate with suppliers, analyze market trends, and ensure quality while optimizing costs...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $139K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence for mission-critical AWS infrastructure. You'll manage RFQs, supplier qualifications, and change orders while collaborating with stakeholders to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading commercial contract negotiations, managing lifecycle processes, and enhancing templates, while ensuring compliance and supporting project development in a collaborativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $125K *

Manage strategic interfaces between program teams and supply chain, ensuring optimal acquisition strategies and performance monitoring. Engage proactively to resolve issues and enhance supplier relati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $125K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by coordinating program performance, engaging with teams to optimize acquisition strategies, and monitoring supplier effectiveness to ensure program success...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $139K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing RFQs, supplier qualifications, and change orders for mission-critical AWS infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and ensure timely...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Subcontracts Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Subcontracts Manager listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to identify opportunities that fit your experience.