
Subcontracts Manager
- USA
- $110,000-145,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate and support supply chain management for key products and services.
- Assist program teams in making sound business decisions regarding subcontractor and supplier engagements.
- Manage the full subcontract lifecycle: bid package creation, proposal analysis, fact-finding, negotiation, administration, and vendor relationship management.
- Negotiate most competitive commercial and business terms for various agreements (licenses, teaming, escrow) to drive maximum cost savings and protection to CUBIC.
- Efficiently and cost-effectively award subcontracts. Lead needs assessment with internal customers (CTS) to fully define subcontractor requirements. Lead competitive bid selection.
- Administer subcontract modifications and updates aligned with evolving program needs.
- Serve as a cross functional liaison between internal departments and suppliers to address requirements, specifications, and quality concerns.
- Support departmental goals related to vendor performance, requisition placement, and processing efficiency.
- Collaborate with internal customer (CTS) to leverage spend and relationships across CTS programs.
- Maintain accurate and timely updates to contract/subcontract databases.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. export and foreign government regulations.
- Partner with the Legal team to uphold subcontract legal compliance.
- Prepare KPI reporting as required by ISC leadership.
- Conduct detailed cost price analysis measuring final negotiated terms against initial budget.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, across quality, procurement, planning and ISC finance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, preferred.
- Minimum of 8 -10 years of experience in Contracts, Procurement, Project Management, or Subcontractor Management, desired.
- Proven expertise in subcontract administration, proposal analysis, negotiation, strategic sourcing, RFP development, and vendor communication.
- Strong market awareness and adaptability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated success in resolving commercial disputes and conducting complex negotiations.