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.
$100K - $140K *
Join a team that's reshaping purchasing and asset management within construction. You'll enhance operations through vendor relations, strategic procurement, and data-driven decision making, driving ef...
3 weeks ago
Technology Procurement Manager
$100K - $120K *
Drive procurement excellence by managing technology categories, optimizing spend, and fostering stakeholder relationships to ensure value-driven sourcing strategies that align with commercial objectiv...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize sourcing strategies and drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance supplier relationships, reduce costs, and support long-term business goals. Collaborate across multiple locations to impl...
2 weeks ago
$109K - $182K *
Transform supplier management by developing strategies, enhancing efficiency, and negotiating contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure business continuity and optimize supplier per...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion strategic execution in complex low-voltage projects, leading a team to ensure financial success and process improvements while aligning with industry standards and objectives...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Category Manager - Indirect/Corporate
$151K - $176K *
Shape procurement strategies by partnering with stakeholders to optimize indirect spend categories. Leverage market insights and structured sourcing to drive cost savings and supplier performance whil...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Category Manager - Indirect/Corporate
$151K - $176K *
Shape the future of procurement by leading sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value, optimize costs, and enhance supplier performance w...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Federal Contracting
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading complex federal construction projects across diverse scopes. Drive project execution from preconstruction to closeout while ensuring safety, budget adherence, and clie...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion project success by leading a team in executing complex low-voltage construction projects, ensuring financial performance and strategic alignment with industry standards...
4 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Empower procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing, vendor management, and compliance initiatives. Drive cost-effective solutions while mentoring a high-performing team to achieve organizati...
1 week ago
Deputy Program Manager - Program Manager IV
$135K - $165K *
Empower teams by overseeing digital communications programs, ensuring alignment with federal priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance delivery, manage operations, and drive successful outc...
Today
$155K - $175K *
Champion the negotiation of pioneering contracts, managing lifecycle processes while ensuring compliance across government and commercial sectors, and facilitating critical operations in the innovativ...
3 weeks ago
Category Manager - Electrical Substation
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for high-voltage electrical equipment, ensuring informed decisions and project schedule protection. Collaborate cross-functionally to lead procurement...
1 week ago
Procurement Specialist II - AMZ20880.6
$61K - $108K *
Transform procurement operations by managing supplier relationships, ensuring resource adequacy, and driving safety compliance. Collaborate with teams to optimize inventory management and performance...
6 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion the development of sourcing strategies for procurement needs, managing supplier performance and contract compliance. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve category management objectives whil...
1 week ago
$85K - $102K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with teams, track progress, and adapt to changes while meeting organizational objec...
5 days ago
Senior Project Manager, Industrial Manufacturing Construction Projects
$149K - $187K *
Unlock potential by leading complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, and managing finances while building strong stakeholder relationships to drive project success...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic contract management initiatives within the Air Force, Space, and Intelligence sectors. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and ensure comp...
Today
$155K - $165K *
Lead the charge in transforming government contract management by synthesizing complex regulations, guiding business development, and providing strategic advice to ensure compliance and optimize risk...
Reposted 1 week ago
$90K - $100K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role managing procurement across diverse programs and product lines. Collaborate with global suppliers to optimize sourcing, resolve challenges, and support product int...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Champion efficiency in construction contract management while collaborating with key stakeholders and leveraging automation tools to reduce risks and modernize processes across multiple businesses...
4 weeks ago
Purchasing & Procurement Manager
$85K - $100K *
Drive procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory for a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Lead strategic sourcing initia...
2 weeks ago
Senior Contracts Administrator
$85K - $120K *
Transform contracts management by leading the full contract lifecycle and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms, mitigate risks, and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading and optimizing supply chain operations to drive efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in an aerospace manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with strict...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with teams to oversee planning, execution, and closeout phases whil...
5 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.