Subcontracts Manager

2020 Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Well-being program

Job summary

Cubic Transportation Systems in New York seeks a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to manage the full subcontract lifecycle, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with export regulations. You will collaborate with CTS programs, lead bid analyses, and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing.

This role demands 6–8 years of experience and strong vendor relations, supported by MS Word/Excel proficiency and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience in Contracts, Procurement, Project Management, or Subcontractor Management.
• Strong expertise in subcontract administration, negotiation, and vendor communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with RFP development and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support supply chain management for key products and services.
• Assist program teams in making sound business decisions regarding subcontractor engagements.
• Manage the full subcontract lifecycle from bid package creation to vendor relations.
• Negotiate commercial terms to maximize cost savings and protection.
• Maintain subcontract databases and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Subcontract administration

Proposal analysis

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

RFP development

Vendor communication

MS Word & Excel

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Accounting/Engineering

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Integrated Supply Chain

Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support supply chain management for key products and services.
• Assist program teams in making sound business decisions regarding subcontractor and supplier engagements.
• Manage the full subcontract lifecycle: bid package creation, proposal analysis, fact-finding, negotiation, administration, and vendor relationship management.
• Negotiate most competitive commercial and business terms for various agreements (licenses, teaming, escrow) to drive maximum cost savings and protection to CUBIC.
• Efficiently and cost-effectively award subcontracts.
• Lead needs assessment with internal customers (CTS) to fully define subcontractor requirements.
• Lead competitive bid selection.
• Administer subcontract modifications and updates aligned with evolving program needs.
• Serve as a cross functional liaison between internal departments and suppliers to address requirements, specifications, and quality concerns.
• Support departmental goals related to vendor performance, requisition placement, and processing efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal customer (CTS) to leverage spend and relationships across CTS programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates to contract/subcontract databases.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. export and foreign government regulations.
• Partner with the Legal team to uphold subcontract legal compliance.
• Prepare KPI reporting as required by ISC leadership.
• Conduct detailed cost price analysis measuring final negotiated terms against initial budget.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, across quality, procurement, planning and ISC finance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in Contracts, Procurement, Project Management, or Subcontractor Management, desired.
• Proven expertise in subcontract administration, proposal analysis, negotiation, strategic sourcing, RFP development, and vendor communication.
• Strong market awareness and adaptability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated success in resolving commercial disputes and conducting complex negotiations.

Cubic Pay Range

$125,000.00 - $139,000.00* + benefits.

Worker Type

Employee

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks)
• life insurance options
• critical illness and accident coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• a pre-paid legal plan
• travel accident insurance
• an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account
• up to six weeks of paid parental leave
• a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• backup childcare
• pet care
• pet insurance
• virtual tutoring
• a tuition reimbursement program
• Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation.
• Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement.
• Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly.
• 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer.

We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

Additional Information

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