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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$124K - $168K *

Optimize procurement strategies and vendor relationships to enhance operational efficiency. Lead category management initiatives, drive cost-saving measures, and collaborate cross-functionally to supp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $189K *

Join a team that's instrumental in overseeing supplier contracts and commodity strategies. You'll manage subcontract negotiations and ensure timely delivery while fostering strong supplier partnership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $101K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by leading strategic material planning, ensuring seamless production support, and driving operational excellence across multiple programs and business units...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing compelling proposals that influence government solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive the proposal lifecycle, ensuring compliance, clarity, and comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing contracts and compliance functions, driving best practices and scalable systems while collaborating cross-functionally to align contracts with business goals and manage r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $145K *

Optimize contract management and compliance strategies while leading a high-performing team. Collaborate cross-functionally to align contracts with business goals, manage risks, and drive best practic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing supply chain programs for Maritime Power Systems, ensuring material cost, schedule, and risk are effectively controlled from proposal to contract closeout. Collaborate acro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $177K *

Join us to lead supply chain initiatives, managing material costs and schedules while driving supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to ensure program success from proposal to contract closeou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure efficient procurement processes while maintaining compliance with corporate and federal regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to supp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $87K *

Engage in the management and negotiation of research contracts, ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Collaborate with faculty and external partners to facilitate contract execution while m...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $87K *

Lead the negotiation and administration of research contracts, ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Collaborate with faculty and external partners while managing a diverse portfolio of agr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$81K - $151K *

Shape the future of contract management by leading cross-functional teams, negotiating complex agreements, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle to drive business success and foste...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $154K *

Empower your career by independently managing commercial agreements, guiding negotiations, and collaborating across teams to ensure effective risk management and scalable operations in a dynamic envir...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Collaborate with acquisition teams, providing strategic contracting support and expertise throughout the procurement lifecycle. Drive contract management and compliance to optimize performance and ens...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations while fostering supplier relationships and optimizing c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and optimize procurement workflows for technology and IT services, ensuring cost efficiency and vendor compliance while supporting high-velocity growth through strategic sourcing and negotiat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by leading procurement strategies and processes, managing SaaS and technology vendor agreements, and optimizing spending while enhancing operational efficiency in a fast-paced e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic procurement and vendor management, optimizing technology purchasing processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure budget adherence and compliance while driving cost efficiency and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $98K *

Take ownership of federal proposal efforts, coordinating cross-functional teams to develop compliant, compelling proposals that align with strategic growth objectives and enhance organizational effect...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement strategies by leading sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations. Drive process improvements and support project needs to enhance efficiency and value across the or...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading global indirect procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with business n...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Drive program success by leading subcontract management activities, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical accountability. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain strong supplier relationships and a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive program success by managing critical subcontracts, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and oversee subcontractor ex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $177K *

Optimize contract management processes to enhance collaboration with sales teams, ensuring timely and effective contract development, negotiation, and issue resolution while supporting diverse healthc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Elevate contract management processes by leading negotiations and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with sales priorities while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficienc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.