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Job Description
Job Description
Title : Subcontracts Manager
What You Will Do :
We are seeking a Subcontract Manager to support our systems procurement! In this role, you will manage subcontract procurement activities that build value-driven supplier partnerships, focusing on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, which support overall organizational strategies. You will also manage processes, create efficiencies, and control costs using ERP systems and software tools.
This hybrid on-site position is located at our Headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Procurement.
How You Will Do It :
- Follow a structured negotiation process to conduct supplier negotiations and contracting.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards.
- Nurture vendor partnerships track KPIs and goals and monitor scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance.
- Evaluates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.
- Studies market intelligence and conducts frequent market analysis and benchmarking to anticipate price fluctuations.
- Prepare and administer bids, proposals, and commercial and government contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements.
- Ensure contracts are administered and monitored to maintain compliance with the terms of agreements.
- Create Strategic supplier management programs, emphasizing collaborative supplier relationships that control costs, manage risk & support compliance.
- Develop & sustain relationships with critical suppliers by communicating & conducting regular reviews of status and issues.
- Provide a solid foundation of information and resources to enable suppliers to understand the business's requirements, needs, and service expectations.
- Lead multifunctional teams in developing specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions, including procuring engineered products, capital equipment, and assigned categories.
- Define the escalation paths and methods to use to resolve problems.
- Analyze and evaluate proposals and negotiate long-term pricing agreements.
- Negotiate commercial terms.
- Select or recommend suppliers / aggregate spend / support sourcing efforts.
- Analyze complex data to identify sourcing opportunities and drive cost savings in assigned categories.
- Research market dynamics, cost drivers, historical spend, and industry trends to enhance negotiations.
- Ensure compliance around pricing, payment terms, volume commitments, rebates, etc
- Manage key supplier performance goals and objectives consistent with procurement department goals.
- Provide clear and actionable feedback to encourage cooperation and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
- Participate as a key interface with the Program Management team and cross-functional teams.
- Work with integrated product teams (IPT) during the introduction of new products to ensure procurement is involved early in the process.
What We Look For : Required
Desired
Who We Are :
Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help clients achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.
Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics Corporation of America (Astronautics), you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for job level and compensation.
