Subcontracts Administrator

Bollinger Shipyards; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA is seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to support the subcontracting process and procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and involves coordinating with end users and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant subcontracts.

Responsibilities include preparing RFQ packages, evaluating proposals, negotiating pricing, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a business environment.
• Experience in subcontract-related fields preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares requests for quote packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract pricing, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards (with supervision), and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Issuing purchase orders.
• Following up with requesters and end users regarding purchase orders.
• Assisting with supplier metrics and advising suppliers of their performance.
• Reviewing statements of work material specifications, service contracts, and terms and conditions when required.
• Acting as liaison and point of contact with the supplier on formal communications and deliverables.
• Acting as liaison and point of contact for coordination and communication with all departments on subcontract related issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

High-paced environment

Procurement basics

Relationship management

Job description

Job Title: Subcontracts Administrator

Location: Houma, LA

Position Overview: The Subcontracts Administrator is responsible for supporting the subcontracting process and the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Reports directly to the Purchasing Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares requests for quote packages, conducts bidders' conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract pricing, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards (with supervision), and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Issuing purchase orders.
• Following up with requesters and end users regarding purchase orders.
• Assisting with supplier metrics and advising suppliers of their performance
• Reviewing statements of work material specifications, service contracts, and terms and conditions when required.
• Acting as liaison and point of contact with the supplier on formal communications and deliverables.
• Acting as liaison and point of contact for coordination and communication with all departments on subcontract related issues.

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year experience in a business environment. Experience in subcontract-related fields like Contract Administration or Purchasing preferred but not required.
• Familiar material and service sourcing activities such as quoting, analyzing, negotiating, reporting and supplier rationalization.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to present information articulately with an understanding of details.
• Possess ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of procurement practices in a Government Contracting environment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with management, co-workers, and external customers

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.