Senior Subcontract Manager - Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Sr Manager of Subcontracts at our Marinette, WI location.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible leading a team for subcontractor sourcing, strategic source selection, construction and implementation of effective long term subcontractor agreements, resultant subcontractor compliance with those agreements, and overall management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance while interfacing with program functional organizations and supplier management. In this role, you will ensure your subordinate staff is adequately trained and adept at performing the duties of DFARS compliant supplier source selection, negotiations, documentation and purchase order/subcontract placement. You will also lead the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services, incorporating performance rating criteria designed to drive the desired subcontractor behavior. Additionally, you will ensure that your team is adequately trained and adept at preparing constructive bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, analyzing and evaluating proposals, and negotiating and administering subcontracts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


* Evaluate the current supply base for major commodities and develop new or existing suppliers to support future requirements.
* Analyze the supply base and spend, leveraging the company's buying power to exert downward pressure on supplier prices while maximizing performance and quality.
* Enhance policies and procedures with relevant continuous improvement metrics to ensure successful completion of key phases of the Subcontract Management process that are expected to be owned primarily by the Subcontract Management team for the respective area under management, such as:




* The development of the Statement of Work (SOW), including the collaboration and coordination with relevant Planning resources
* The post-award Start-up of the selected Subcontractor, including the Post Award Conference (PAC)


* Own the execution of the Subcontract and the performance management of the Subcontractor activities, including:




* Ensure receipt of Key Performance Indicators and other deliverables
* Prepare for and conduct Production Readiness assessment for subcontracted scope -- weekly or as needed
* Prepare for and conduct internal SMT meetings (weekly or as needed) and external Subcontractor status reviews (monthly)
* Facilitate resolution of issues impeding Subcontract performance in terms of cost and schedule
* Interface with intra-company functions to facilitate business-wide understanding of subcontractor terms and obligations, contractual management techniques, and effective processes for redirecting performance degradation


* Prepare and implement an acquisition strategy at the program level, including periodic review and adjustments as necessary to track with the dynamics of the project's maturity
* Support respective Buyers during the RFP development, RFP negotiation and Contract Management phases
* Oversee timely Subcontract Progressing and Close-out activities, including:




* timely management of WPAC forms
* administration of change
* support verification and resolution of outstanding claims or disputes
* Maintain respective area of the Outsourcing Matrix
* Analyze cost reports regularly with respect to subcontractor performance in terms of cost and schedule, signaling cases of potential overruns, proposing corrective actions, and facilitating implementation with required functions (eg. manufacturing and/or purchasing)
* Assist in the resolution of supply problems and supervise the follow-up and expediting of supplier deliveries
* Plan and promote staff participation in company training programs and professional development activities, both within and outside the Company.
* Ability to establish objectives, performance criteria, procedures, and measure regarding subcontract administration.
* Ability to establish effective working relationships between subcontract management, suppliers and user departments.
* Consults with all segments of management responsible to and makes recommendations for improving the effectiveness of policies and practices.
* Establish and maintain department budget. Manage activity in an effort to close out the year at or below established budgets.
* Foster a policy of procurement involvement with Contracts, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Planning and Scheduling, Accounting, MIS, Program Management, and Business Development/Capture to develop a pro-active participating team on subcontractor and/or materials-related issues.
* Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

SKILLS:


* Thorough knowledge of ISO Procedures; past experience in ISO management is desired.
* Must demonstrate the ability to integrate the Subcontract Team's work product across the organization's functions as a key support for the overall production effort
* Must be able to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.
* Must be able to motivate workforce including building team competencies.
* Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
* Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
* Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
* Must have effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
* Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and be self-motivated.
* Must have complex problem solving skills.
* Must have excellent business acumen and ability to make business based decisions.
* Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

COMPETENCIES:


* Ownership and Accountability
* Team Work and Collaboration
* Business Discipline
* Sense of Urgency
* Hiring, Leading, and Developing Employees
* Embrace Culture Change and Improvement

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.





QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


* Bachelor's degree in related field plus 15 years of subcontract management experience and at least 5 years of procurement experience from statement of work (SOW) through to purchase order (PO) closure
* Manager level experience in establishing policies and procedures for fostering continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements
* MBA preferred
* Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and Truthful Cost and Pricing Data (TCPD).
* Experience and understanding of Subcontract Program Management (SPM) best practice and tools.
* Experience with an ERP system (i.e. SAP, Baan)
* Thorough knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures and the ability to negotiate terms and conditions and pricing, and mentoring a team for demonstrating excellence in these skills
* Familiarity and experience with Cost Accounting standards
* Understanding and experience with contract financing methods (progress payments, milestone payments, performance-based payments)
* Experience and agility for cost effective and timely change management / change proposals and risk mitigation as may be relevant
* Thorough knowledge of and ability to train a team to perform cost/price analysis on subcontract proposals
* Ability to think strategically and analytically
* Previous experience with planning, organization, knowledge of Earned Value Management

SKILLS:


* Thorough knowledge of ISO Procedures; past experience in ISO management is desired.
* Must demonstrate the ability to integrate the Subcontract Team's work product across the organization's functions as a key support for the overall production effort
* Must be able to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.
* Must be able to motivate workforce including building team competencies.
* Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
* Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
* Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
* Must have effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
* Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Must demonstrate a sense of urgency and be self-motivated.
* Must have complex problem solving skills.
* Must have excellent business acumen and ability to make business based decisions.
* Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled