Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Subcontract Manager - Illinois

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Subcontract Manager

Location: Marion, IL – (100% relocation provided)

Base: 65k to 80k DOE +++

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Provide Manufacturing areas with materials and/or services within established quality and cost levels and in quantities necessary to meet customer delivery schedules by y effective purchase and delivery of materials, components and services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Generate Purchase Orders/Subcontracts based on material & services requirements forwarded by Program teams including change orders as required.

· Work closely with al functional areas to identify and resolve material availability, schedule, and administrative issues.

· Ensure completeness, accuracy, and procedural/regulatory compliance on all procurement matters.
· Analyze, recommend sources and negotiate acceptable terms/pricing/schedule that meets overall compliance and responsiveness to company requirements.

· Serves as focal point with Program Office(s) as designated.
· Prepare and document price/cost analysis in support of supplier negotiations
· Develop, document, and implement supplier negotiation strategies
· Perform other duties as assigned.
· Maintains continuous process improvement within area of responsibility leading to elimination of non-added value steps, & touch points including its effect on other functional

· Periodically travel to sub-contractor, customer or other locations
· Identify and qualify new suppliers

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree in Business Administration or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5-years experience as a Contract Administrator and/or a Subcontract Administrator within the Defense industry. Experience in the administration of Cost Type contracts contract/subcontracts preferred. Must have a high degree of analytical aptitude with strong problem solving skills. Supervisory skills a plus.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Six SIGMA training/certification with experience leading and successfully completing process improvements projects is a plus. Must be computer literate with MSOffice. Honesty and integrity are essential traits for this position.

Email resume in Word to jeffaltman@cisny.com ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT. Please include the job code with the position.

NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO 3RD PARTIES. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES.

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