Indirect Contract Manager
SubCom

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview

This position is an introductory position to SubCom through the Supply Chain organization where you can apply your skills and learn the unique business requirements needed to connect the world.

As you learn the business from departmental team members you will apply your negotiation, risk management, decision making, communication, and contract management skills to lay the foundation for successful contract awards. Candidate will interface with individuals from all SubCom locations as well as cross-functional teams (CFT) which make up the many organizations of SubCom, which will provide insight to additional opportunities within SubCom. The position requires the strong ability to negotiate various goods and services with a diverse Supply base. Developing a keen understanding of Business objectives, Budget, and Cost Savings requirements.

The position responsibilities include the review and updating of contract templates to ensure compliance and consistency, for use by all members of SubCom when procuring goods and services. In addition, candidate will solicit requests for information/quotation/proposal (RFI/Q/P), and any other information necessary to support new and existing agreements and purchase orders. The primary function is to support the Administrative, Indirect Agreements which may include R&D Development, Manufacturing, Marine, and General Agreements with strategic/tactical suppliers within these organizations. In addition, this position is responsible for creating, coordinating and establishing various Supply Chain Policies and Procedures. Candidate will be located in Newington, NH or Baltimore, MD however may be required to travel to Eatontown, New Jersey or other SubCom locations as needed. Essential Job Functions:

Working with the business units you will gain an insight to other departments within SubCom which will allow the opportunity for growth and cross training.

Responsibilities

This position will coordinate the functions associated with all aspects of Supply Chain Management, including supplier negotiations, budget review, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and risk management. Candidate will be the central point to communicate and coordinate all activities of contract negotiations up to contract award. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop supply strategies in accordance with SubCom organization requirements.
• Prepare and issue requests for information/proposal/quotation to access supplier capabilities.
• Perform cost/price/value analysis on supplier's products and services.
• Negotiate with proposed Suppliers to ensure value analysis (costs, form/fit/function and availability) are most favourable to SubCom. Candidate will be the central point to communicate with suppliers up to execution and award of contracts in support of SubCom's operations.
• Manage overall relationships with suppliers whether strategic, integrated, or tactical in nature.
• Assist with communications to all Supply Chain Buyers to utilize the 'preferred supplier' and associated Agreements.
• Obtain approval of proposed Agreements from SubCom Legal.
• Maintain Contracts database for contract life cycle requirements.

Qualifications

• BS or BA or equivalent experience required. Candidate must have an understanding of contract language and the ability to negotiate with suppliers and review legal documents.
• Strong negotiating skills, with the development and execution of proposal to contract award.
• Knowledge in sourcing strategies, Supplier evaluation, risk management, and cost savings mind set.
• Knowledge of ORACLE or other ERP systems.
• Experience in developing Policy and Procedures
• Must be a self-starter and ability to work with minimal direction.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.

BENEFITS

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES

Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation

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