Subcontracts Administrator / Purchasing Specialist
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Based in the United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary77,000 - 130,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Contracts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in procurement or subcontract administration.
- 5+ years of experience in subcontracts, sourcing, procurement, or purchasing within a government contracting or regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition regulations, with demonstrated ability to apply compliance requirements in day-to-day procurement activities.
- Experience negotiating commercial terms, evaluating supplier proposals, and performing cost/price analysis in complex sourcing scenarios.
- Familiarity with subcontract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M) and associated risk considerations in procurement decision-making.
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with ERP systems (such as Deltek Costpoint) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of subcontracts and purchase orders, including sourcing, RFQ/RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, award, and closeout activities in compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies.
- Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders (program management, engineering, manufacturing, quality) and external suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements, schedules, and deliverables.
- Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and cost/price evaluations to support competitive sourcing strategies and ensure best-value procurement decisions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and commercial agreements, including pricing, delivery schedules, flow-down clauses, and licensing or intellectual property provisions.
- Monitor supplier performance across cost, schedule, and technical requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain and contractual risks.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support audits and compliance reviews, while contributing to supplier diversity and small business objectives where applicable.
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