Subcontract Management Specialist

Job Details

Requisition : 1805

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes - relocation may be available

Travel Requirement: 10%

United Launch Alliance seeks a skilled Subcontract Management Specialist (SCM-3) to support the Production Operations/General Procurement team at the ULA production facility in Decatur, AL.

• Assists in development of subcontract specifications, work statements, terms and conditions and other technical requirements documents.
• Prepare requests for quotes (RFQ) and proposals (RFP) packages, conduct bidders' conferences, analyze and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select subcontract source, create subcontract documents, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions or modifications to subcontracts.
• Participate with Supply Chain Governance to ensure compliance with ULA Supply Chain Command Media, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and standard ULA business processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality and finance as necessary to mitigate supplier performance risk and resolve supplier issues.
• Brief ULA executive management and customers regarding subcontract status and issues affecting subcontract performance or cost.
• Responsible for and direct all phases of the subcontract from engineering release through requests for proposals, subcontract management plans, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability.
• Make decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; establish milestone objectives and manage performance to committed schedules and contractual specifications.
• As a member of the high-performing Production Operations/General Procurement team, successful execution of responsibilities will require working collaboratively in a team environment, clearly communicating hardware/tooling/service requirements and expectations to suppliers to ensure optimal value for ULA, and effectively communicating outcomes to internal/external customers.

Bachelor

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Background in Supply Chain processes such as planning, purchasing, inventory management, and/or warehouse operations.
• Experience with SAP ERP System (or similar ERP system).
• Experience following standard business procedures, and general business knowledge/acumen.
• Experience in developing and applying basic professional analytical techniques to develop problem solving tactics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite - especially Excel as this position will require a significant amount of data mining, pivot table use, etc.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to navigate a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, independent worker with the demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment.
• Detail oriented, with excellent time-management skills.
• Successful negotiation experience.

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.