Senior Subcontract Manager - Space Launch

United-Launch-Alliance-; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

United Launch Alliance seeks a Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-3) to support the Vandenberg Launch Operations team. The SCM-3 engages as a member of a multi-function team responsible for overseeing subcontractors, and related services.

This individual directs and manages all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements levied on the subcontractor and ensures performance and support of contract milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement or business purchasing policies and procedures.
• Background in Supply Chain processes such as planning, purchasing, inventory management or warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning systems (SAP preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel about 50% and support Vandenberg working hours.

Responsibilities

• Analyze prospective procurements to develop strategies which will secure the best value for ULA for GSE Hardware and onsite services/construction.
• Assist in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions and other technical requirements documents.
• Prepare RFQ and RFP packages, conduct bidders' conferences, analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select subcontract source, create subcontract documents, and administer subcontracts.
• Develop advanced price analysis, proposal evaluation and negotiation skills to reduce total cost of ownership for GSE hardware and onsite services/construction.
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
• Ensure compliance with FAR and ULA processes; brief executives and customers on subcontract status.
• Identify and resolve supply chain constraints with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Procurement knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance seeks a Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-3) to support the Vandenberg Launch Operations team. The SCM-3 engages as a member of a multi-function team responsible for overseeing subcontractors, and related services.

This individual directs and manages all cost, schedule and technical performance requirements levied on the subcontractor and ensures performance and support of contract milestones.