Subcontracts Manager - Remote Opportunity

Magellan Health; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Magellan Health in the United States is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to collaborate with internal leadership, draft and manage market-competitive subcontracts, and minimize organizational risk. The role involves consulting with Legal, Compliance, and business units, plus managing vendor relationships and contract documents.

The ideal candidate has extensive purchasing and subcontract administration experience, with strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills, and a track

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Purchasing experience.
• 5+ years of subcontracts administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business-related field required.
• Knowledge of legal subcontract language and proven subcontract negotiation skills.
• Strong customer service and business partnership skills; excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across different organizational levels, functions, businesses and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract administration and negotiations to secure best value.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, IT, Security and stakeholders for approvals.
• Prepare vendor agreements, flow down of prime terms, and document execution.
• Monitor expiring subcontracts and renew/terminate as needed by the business owner.
• Develop negotiation strategies using a risk-based approach.
• Build relationships with internal business owners and external vendors.
• Set up subcontract modifications, funding status, invoicing status, and progress milestones.

Skills

Subcontracts negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement best practices

Contract terminology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain or Business

Master's in Supply Chain Management

CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager

CPM - Certified Purchasing Manager

CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This role is responsible to work collaboratively with internal business leaders to capture business requirements, provide market analysis, develop negotiation strategies and manage the subcontracting process in order to deliver best in class value to the organization. As an individual contributor, this position will be responsible to communicate with internal stakeholders as well as direct communication and negotiations with partners, subcontractors and consultants in order to execute market competitive subcontracts that minimize risk for the organization and its customers. A key responsibility is to utilize procurement best practices to achieve the best value from the supply chain. Builds strong relationships with internal business owners to understand product & service requirements in order to develop & execute subcontracts. Prepares vendor agreements and related documents, including reviewing Prime contract terms and conditions and ensuring their proper flowdown, facilitation and/or support of negotiations and execution of contact documents within assigned business areas/categories. Uses a risk-based approach to develop negotiation strategies and subcontract language. Supports the vendor due diligence and evaluation process. Obtains proper approvals from Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, the requesting business area and any other internal stakeholders as may be warranted for each contract. Acts as the liaison between Legal, internal business units and the vendor representative. Provides expert consultation and advice regarding subcontract language requirements, contracting policy and procedures, resolution of contract issues and administration of contract documents. Provides assistance with new vendor implementations and transitions, ensuring terms of the subcontract are met. Proactively monitors and manages expiring subcontracts to ensure subcontracts are renewed or terminated as desired by the business owner. Builds and maintains external subcontractor relationships for key vendors. Responsible for development and document maintenance of all vendor related material. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost savings/avoidance in order to achieve personal goals. Coordinates and interfaces with Program Management on matters of business and contractual nature, such as monitoring payment milestones and invoicing status, addressing performance issues, and/or limitations of funding. Maintains contractual documentation and file set-up information including subcontract agreements, modifications, task/delivery orders, funding status, invoicing status, representations/certifications, supplier qualifications, and correspondence. Process and set-up subcontracts, modifications, etc. through Company's approval and set-up Purchasing Policies and Procedures. The job duties listed above are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of what may be expected of an employee assigned to this job. A leader may assign additional or other duties which would align with the intent of this job, without revision to the job description.

Other Job Requirements Responsibilities 7+ years of Purchasing experience. 5+ years of subcontracts administration experience. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business-related field required. Knowledge of legal subcontract language and proven subcontract negotiation skills. Strong customer service and business partnership skills Excellent, communication/facilitation, consultation, training and project management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses and geographies. Ability to identify barriers and elevate issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated time management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft applications: including advanced level Word and Excel; intermediate level PowerPoint Experience with administering various types of subcontracts, such as, CPFF, T&M, and FFP for the performance of services, research and development, systems integration, and the delivery of software and hardware in support of commercial, state and Federal government programs (domestic and international). Have in-depth understanding of commercial business terminology and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS) and how the business terms and regulations relate to subcontract administration.

General Job Information Title Subcontracts Manager - Remote Opportunity Grade 28 Work Experience - Required Contract Administration and Management, Military/Government, Procurement Work Experience - Preferred Education - Required Bachelor's - Business Administration Education - Preferred Master's - Supply Chain Management License and Certifications - Required License and Certifications - Preferred CFCM - Certified Federal Contract Manager - EnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise, CPM - Certified Purchasing Manager - EnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise, CPSM - Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management - EnterpriseEnterpriseEnterprise Salary Range Salary Minimum: $83,890 Salary Maximum: $142,610 This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position may be eligible for short-term incentives as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Magellan offers a broad range of health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position; and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures. Magellan is the employer of choice for hard working people interested in making a difference in the health care industry and in the communities where we work and live. Our strong culture of caring is the common thread in both our business strategy and our work environment. We value professional growth and development, total health and wellness, rewards and recognition as well as employee unity. Magellan is a place where you can thrive. Magellan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status, or any other factors protected by law. Magellan is committed to meeting applicable Federal labor and employment law posting requirements by providing necessary posters in a format which is easily accessible and conspicuous to all applicants. Copies of applicable posters are accessible by clicking here.