What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subcontract Administrator position at Talascend?
Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Subcontract Adminstrator located in Waller, TX.
Oversees and performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting work on a project. Under general supervision, and occasional direct supervision, performs assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within their field. Displays core job competencies by analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures while developing advanced skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Must have experience in the moving industry. Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors (subcontractors).
- Develops RFP solicitations, solicits, receives, reviews, and negotiates subcontractor proposals.
- Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.
- Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
- Manages the bid / proposal evaluation and selection process by performing commercial evaluations / price analysis and incorporating technical evaluations.
- Prepares subcontract document; and assures compliance with Government and Company requirements; Obtains appropriate approvals prior to issuance. Develop processes to routinely access track, evaluate and document subcontractorsa quality, execution, and performance; Elevate subcontractor performance issues to supervisor / manager.
- Protect the companyas interest and ensure compliance with company policies, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Review and administer subcontracts to ensure satisfactory progress and compliance with terms and conditions of the subcontract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance; collect end-user feedback and identify areas requiring improvements or corrective action; recommend actions when subcontractor is not in compliance with subcontract clauses and provisions, or require subcontractor corrective action plan.
- Manages subcontract funding, modifications and change orders in support of customer demands and all other aspects of day-to-day subcontract administration.
- Conducting interviews with new vendors and informing approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
- Establishing standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors.
- Evaluating current vendor management programs and identifying ways to improve them.
- Analyze and independently resolve or coordinate resolution of technical and administrative problems involving subcontracts. Regular interaction with Program Management, Small Business Liaison Officers, Finance & Accounting, IT Management & Executives.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
Required Education :
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS :
