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.
Procurement & Submittals Mgr., AWS, Power and Cooling
$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
$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
Procurement Planning & Control - E2
$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...
1 week ago
Procurement Planning & Control - E2
$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...
1 week ago
Procurement & Submittals Mgr., AWS, Power and Cooling
$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
Director, Contracts and Commodities Management
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Yesterday
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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
$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...
1 week ago
Lead, Subcontracts (Supply Chain Program Manager)
$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
Lead, Subcontracts (Supply Chain Program Manager)
$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...
1 week ago
Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects Services
$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
Contracts Manager, Sponsored Projects Services
$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
Contracts & Procurement Administrator
$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...
1 week ago
Contracts Management Sr - E3 (Top Secret Clearance Required)
$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
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
2 days ago
$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
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.