Senior Subcontracts & Procurement Leader

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

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.