Sr. Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability protection

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to oversee subcontract administration and manage supplier performance. The role drives cost, schedule, technical, and quality outcomes across programs.

Lead a large team, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning, and negotiate complex Subcontracts and Master Service Agreements under FAR/DFARS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's desired.
• 15+ years in procurement/subcontract management; 3–5+ years in management.
• Experience with various subcontract types and government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
• Strong English communication and leadership of 25+ staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontract administration including RFIs/RFPs, evaluations, and file maintenance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and integration with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning.
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements and Subcontracts; manage supplier relationships.
• Develop subcontract specifications, terms, and price analyses; ensure cost/schedule/quality targets.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Cost/schedule/quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Sr. Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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'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 Senior 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 Sr. Subcontracts & Procurement 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 $145-185k. 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'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.