Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

KBR Careers; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a seasoned Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to lead and optimize subcontract administration across multiple projects. You will qualify suppliers, issue RFPs, evaluate proposals, and maintain subcontract files while aligning with project cost, schedule, technical, and quality goals.

As a leader, you will coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams, mentor staff, and drive efficiency through strategic supplier negotiations and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired.
• 15+ years in procurement and subcontract management, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.
• 5-7 years of subcontracts management experience with negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements.
• Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions.
• US Government Contract Experience is highly desirable; specifically, experience with LOGCAP.
• Strong knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
• Significant experience negotiating Subcontract Agreements valued in the $25-$50M range. Experience managing and leading 25+ supply chain personnel is favorable.
• Experience managing Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Supervisors.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate effectively with international teams and suppliers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems with strong organizational skills.
• Background Check Required.

Responsibilities

• Drive major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance with full program integration.
• Coordinate and manage Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams.
• Serve as primary contact between Subcontractor and project management, reporting to Supply Chain leadership.
• Oversee the procurement cycle across KBR’s technical teams and suppliers.
• Address complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and contract changes.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms & conditions for materials and services.
• Lead supplier negotiations on cost, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and scorecards for all commodities.
• Measure supplier performance and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses for upper management and leadership.
• Mentor Purchasing/Subcontracts team and conduct performance appraisals.

Skills

Subcontracts management

Negotiation

Leadership

Contract administration

Project management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desired

Job description

Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! - At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

Program Summary

KBR's Exploration & Logistics (E&L) division is the Team Behind the Mission®. We deliver mission critical services to the U.S. military and coalition partners around the world. Our key capabilities include base operations; contingency and expeditionary support; next generation asset management; digitally focused logistics; prepositioned stock; and integrated supply chain management.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to oversee and perform a full range of subcontract administration/management activities associated with subcontracting work. This includes qualifying suppliers, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in accordance with established procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing subcontracting work on a project and ensuring the seamless integration of subcontract work within the broader program including cost, schedule, technical, and quality management.

Under broad direction, the Procurement & Subcontracts Manager will be accountable for the performance and results of multiple related disciplines or sub-groups within the function, managing the delivery of functional objectives by providing leadership and direction to managers or professional staff. Additionally, the role involves participating in the development of functional strategy and may include responsibility for global processes and procedures.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance, ensuring full integration of subcontract work within the program (e.g., proposals, negotiations, contract execution).
• Manage the seamless integration of Subcontracts, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the subcontractor and project management team, remaining accountable to Supply Chain leadership.
• Oversee the entire procurement cycle, coordinating between KBR’s technical team and suppliers across various functional teams.
• Address critical, time-sensitive, and complex issues including proposal evaluations, contract documentation, and modifications for contract changes.
• Assist in developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms & conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Lead key supplier negotiations regarding cost, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Control costs, manage cost avoidance, and perform price analysis as required.
• Develop supplier sourcing strategies and metrics (scorecards) for all commodity products.
• Measure, manage, and improve supplier performance, initiating corrective actions when necessary.
• Research market trends to maintain a world-class procurement environment.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested by upper management and corporate supply chain leadership.
• Effectively manage and mentor the Purchasing/Subcontracts Team, ensuring they meet team objectives while being developed to maximize their potential. This includes conducting performance appraisals and identifying training and development needs.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.
• Implement GR/IR strategies to promote timely payment to suppliers.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired.
• Experience: typically 15+ years of experience in procurement and subcontract management, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.
• Minimum 5-7 years of subcontracts management experience with negotiating Master Service Agreements and complex Subcontract Agreements.
• Proven experience in establishing scope of work and writing technical or non-technical documentation including Specifications, Statements of Work, Contracts/Subcontracts, and Supplier Deliverables.
• Experience supporting all subcontract types (IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price, etc.), negotiations, terms and conditions, incentive arrangements, and order placement.
• US Government Contract Experience is highly desirable; specifically, experience with LOGCAP.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement).
• Significant experience negotiating Subcontract Agreements valued in the $25-$50M range.Experience managing and leading 25+ supply chain personnel is favorable.
• Proven experience managing Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Supervisors.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and management.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including with international teams and suppliers.
• Strong project management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex problems with excellent organizational skills.
• Background Check Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government Contractor / Government Solutions experience highly desirable.
• Experience managing international customer/supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in developing and tracking internal metrics.
• Strong background with Cost Analysis and Price Analysis.
• Strong Familiarity with IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity) type contracts.
• Significant experience working with and/or leading audits with DCMA including CPSR Audits, is highly preferred.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and effectively lead a diverse team.
• Strong ability to implement GR/IR strategies to promote on-time payment to suppliers.
• In-depth understanding of global procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide a team to achieve objectives and maximize their potential.
• Ability to drive initiatives to improve efficiency and sustain KPIs.

The compensation range that we expect to pay for this position is between $135-185k. Ultimate compensation will depend on candidate location and experience.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.