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 Category Manager, OneMHS Procurement & Supply Chain
$115K - $160K *
Shape procurement strategies by collaborating with key stakeholders to drive value and efficiency across MHE systems, ensuring alignment with operational goals while optimizing supplier relationships...
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$129K - $258K *
Empower procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing supplier performance, and ensuring a reliable supply chain across multiple manufacturing sites to drive operational...
2 weeks ago
$81K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to manage complex government contracts, ensuring compliance and driving mission-critical outcomes. Leverage your expertise in contract administration to negotiate terms, advise man...
4 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Empower operational excellence by leading aerospace manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with AS9100D, and driving continuous improvement in quality and safety across multiple shifts and teams...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by supporting Federal contracts in healthcare. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance services for American Indians and Alaska Natives, ensuring effective contract management...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Transform your career by leveraging your expertise in federal contracting to manage complex proposals and contracts. Collaborate with key stakeholders, drive innovative acquisition strategies, and nav...
2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in managing contracts and proposals for the Defense and Civil Space Market, leveraging federal contracting expertise to foster strategic partnerships and drive innovative acquisition s...
2 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive innovation and excellence by managing contracts and proposals within the Defense and Civil Space Market, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and strategic alignment while naviga...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform federal contracting by managing proposals and contracts within the Defense and Civil Space Market. Collaborate with stakeholders, drive innovative acquisition strategies, and ensure complian...
2 days ago
Procurement Operations Manager
$90K - $100K *
Transform procurement operations by leading the Purchase-to-Pay process, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and user experience through strategic design, technology integration, and stakeholder engagem...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure technical execution and compliance, managing program risks and client deliverables while serving as a liaison between stakeholders and overseeing project activiti...
2 days ago
$97K - $129K *
Lead the charge in project execution by providing field leadership, ensuring safety, and coordinating all construction activities to meet project goals and timelines while fostering collaboration amon...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver exceptional project leadership for complex manufacturing programs. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and compl...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Project Management Office Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion project governance by developing PMO frameworks, overseeing compliance, and driving performance reporting. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project execution in pharmaceu...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Champion the integration of systems engineering and Agile methodologies to enhance software development for NASIC. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define product vision and deliver solutions...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services. Enhance project success through strategic planning, negotiation, and team management while m...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to the success of multidisciplinary engineering projects by managing complex timelines, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful project delivery within budgetary constraint...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing production activities, coaching teams, and ensuring quality standards. Drive operational improvements and manage resources effectively while fostering t...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the procurement and management of subcontracts, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met. Develop sourcing strategies, assess supplier risks, and negotiate terms to enhance operat...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead project execution by coordinating logistics, managing costs, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive efficiency and ensure project success through effective oversight and strategic p...
2 days ago
$144K - $170K *
Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing renewable energy projects. Manage construction from initiation to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with...
5 days ago
$144K - $170K *
Join a team that's leading the charge in renewable energy construction. Oversee multiple utility-scale projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while managing contractors and stakeholder...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform contract management processes by preparing, reviewing, and negotiating agreements. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate data maintenance and efficient administrative support to enhanc...
3 weeks ago
$68K - $143K *
Drive procurement excellence by supporting the Caribbean Basin Strategic Initiative, ensuring efficient purchasing processes and compliance with regulations while collaborating with government leads a...
Reposted 6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...
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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.