Subcontract Administrator II

Subcontracts Manager

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As a member of the Supply Chain group at Austal, will play a role in the performance and success of the function and the group. Will ensure Austal's Material and Service Support needs and requirements are met while maintaining a high level of customer service. Transactions will be variable, but more complex than routine, and involve medium-risk up to 5 million dollar negotiations and medium risk at times.

Working Individually or as part of a team, assisting with the negotiation of short and long term agreements for raw materials, parts, subassemblies, finished goods, MRO materials, equipment, tooling, supplies and/or services from suppliers.

Participating in day-to-day subcontract administration activities

Market Research;
Supplier Sourcing;
Basic Price/Cost Analysis

Issues Purchase Orders.

Follows up with requesters and end users regarding purchase orders.

Assisting with Supplier metrics and advising suppliers of their performance.

Reviewing statements of work material specifications, service contracts, and terms and conditions when required.

Knowing when to elevate issues, or ask for help from, the next level of management in the Supply Chain function.

Acts as liaison and point of contact with the Supplier on formal communications and submittals

Acts as liaison and point of contact for coordination and communication With all departments on subcontract related issues.

Promote continuous improvement in the procurement organization.

Able to track total spend in category and setting, measuring appropriate savings targets

Gathers of information to evaluate the financial stability, technical capability, process control, capacity and continuous improvement techniques of Suppliers when required.

Following all Supply Chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials and particularly the ability to keep confidential information regarding all purchasing or commodity strategies confidential (and in some cases, within the supply chain function exclusively).

Maintaining close communication with Supplier account and customer service personnel, and management levels if necessary, so as to minimize risk due to supplier capacity issues, plant shutdowns, and other day to day disruptions that may affect Austal and/or open purchase orders.

Providing assistance to related departments when applicable

Conduct Supplier site audits and investigations when required.

Travel as required to complete supplier site assessments, discrepancies, delivery, tooling, quality issues and assessments.

Working under pressure and in some cases, tight deadlines.

Working under minimal supervision

Other duties as assigned by Managers.

BSBA required, Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Material Management is preferred. 6 years' experience may be considered in lieu of degree 2+ years purchasing experience required Successfully complete Austal Subcontract Certificate Level I, within 90 days of hire. Incumbent individuals are required to complete the requisite courses required to be eligible for promotion to the corresponding levels. Preferred work experience includes performing:
Material and service sourcing activities (quoting, analyzing, negotiating, reporting supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements);
Strong application of excel skills including pivot tables, v-lookups, etc. to manipulate RFQ's, quotations, presentations, etc. The ability to utilize structured thought processes, anticipate consequences.

Microsoft Office at the intermediate skill…