Senior Subcontracts Strategist (Remote)

Saab AB; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Subcontracts Manager to join the Supply Chain team in a senior contributor role. You will execute high-value procurements, negotiate contracts, and ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.

This position can be performed remotely or on-site at Saab, Inc. offices. Responsibilities include drafting SOWs, issuing RFIs/RFQs, and managing subcontractor performance with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 10+ years of experience, or MBA/MS/JD with 8+ years
• U.S. Government, DoD, or FAA contracts experience
• Experience navigating and flowing down FAR/DFARS contract requirements
• Advanced purchasing experience and ERP ordering experience
• Experience with contracting methods and types
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to obtain US government security clearance if required

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret and flow down requirements to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
• Assist Engineering with creating Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Issue RFIs and RFQs to subcontractors and manage responses
• Flow-down analyses to ensure customer requirements compliance (FAR/DFARS, FAA, international)
• Negotiate and manage supplier pricing, cost, schedule and technical performance
• Execute subcontracts, IDCT, NDAs, leasing and long-term agreements
• Prepare contract letters and maintain records in line with US government standards
• Support proposal costing for materials and labor
• Lead recurring meetings and resolve issues
• Coordinate with Saab programs across sites and affiliates
• Engage in supplier management and quarterly business reviews
• Contribute to supply chain metrics and continuous improvement
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree + 10+ years

MBA/MS/JD + 8+ years

Tools

ERP system

Contracting methods

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Subcontracts Manager to join the Supply Chain team in a senior contributor role. You will execute high-value procurements, negotiate contracts, and ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.

This position can be performed remotely or on-site at Saab, Inc. offices. Responsibilities include drafting SOWs, issuing RFIs/RFQs, and managing subcontractor performance with travel as needed.