Subcontracts Manager

  Agility Logistics is a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, with more than 450 offices, in over 100 hundred countries spread across 6 continents. Through our network of warehousing, transportation, and freight management services Agility provides customers with flexible solutions tailored to meet their business needs.   Agility Defense and Government Services is currently seeking motivated and talented individuals to join our team. Agility offers competitive compensation packages with a lucrative incentive plan.   Life at Agility Working for Agility means that you will be a part of a performance based organization that delivers outstanding services to our customers.  Having a challenging and fulfilling career is a staple of the Agility environment.  We encourage creativity, personal accountability, and excellence.  We offer meaningful work and provide career development opportunities which foster a culture of pride.    Career Development At Agility our belief in ethics and professionalism is fundamental to everything we do.  We believe that to be a strong competitor in the federal professional services marketplace we must attract, retain, and develop the best talent.  Agility provides a career development to support professional growth, recognize achievement, and create an environment where our staff is connected to the strategic direction.    Position Summary: This position will provide overall senior program subcontract leadership and oversight for the day to day operational procurement requirements in support of Agility initiatives. Acts as liaison between the subcontractor and the program management office and maintains continual internal and external reviews to ensure that all issues are resolved in accordance with company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and management direction. Provides contractual guidance and oversees subcontractor performance and execution of the scope of work. Identifies potential contract issues or conflicts, analyzes impact/ramifications and works with Operations and subcontractors to resolve problems.   Key Result Areas (Responsibilities) Creates solicitations and acquisition aspects of new business proposals. Independently performs supplier evaluations and selections of high risk and complexity.  Analyzes and estimates costs and price utilizing cost/price analysis, period of performance, contractual terms, conditions, and provisions. Develops, negotiates and administers subcontracts of high dollar value risk, and complexity. Interacts and negotiates with supplier and customer counterparts and management.  Assists in development of strategies to accomplish program objectives which may include cost/benefit analysis, risk assessment and other decision analysis techniques. Makes commitments/executes high dollar value orders. Continually monitors and evaluates supplier performance to ensure compliance and implement appropriate action as required.  Monitors industry to maintain awareness of current/future trends and leading edge practices. Most decisions cover both routine and non-routine matters which do not require review by more senior procurement staff. May mentor or supervise other Buyer/Subcontract Administrator program personnel. These tasks are performed consistent with client requirements and company procurement policies/practices. Maintains working knowledge of company practices and policies and governing customer acquisition requirements. Position requires day-to-day interface with Agility senior program management and staff as well as senior management of suppliers, team members and subcontractors. The ability to work independently with minimal oversight and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction while managing multiple high-level priorities is essential.   (It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee’s job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee.)   Job Context/Working Environment: Project, Program and Operational staff and managers, government customer, vendors/suppliers Job Requirements:   Communication and Working Relationships Strong verbal and written communication skills required to influence, read, write, interpret and explain technical and/or complex information. Must be able to evaluate contractual issues/problems and to develop alternative solutions. This position will report functionally to the Sr. Procurement Manager for Agility USA/Asia/Pacific Region and operationally to the Program Manager.   Framework, Boundaries, Decision Making Authority and Responsibility Employee has latitude to make moderate adjustments commensurate with area of responsibility.   Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience Knowledge of basic business principles such as purchasing, materials logistics, business and contracts law, finance and accounting. Requires Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business Administration or related field) or equivalent related experience. Position typically requires 15+ years of related work experience. Must have detailed knowledge and application of price/cost analysis and cost principles and effective negotiation skills. Possess and apply a detailed knowledge of subcontract concepts, practices, and procedures in a government contractor environment. Knowledge of FAR Part 44 requirements and CPSR experience is highly desirable. Proficient in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, analysis techniques and workstation tools.   Desired Skills, Knowledge, Attributes, Experience Level Highly complex choices of action which require a full understanding of basic fundamentals, guidelines and systems. Knowledge of basic business principles and analysis techniques such as price volume matrix, quote analysis, spreadsheet analysis, business scenarios, etc.Job Code : DGS SCM Division/Department : DGS - US Travel Required : None