Subcontract Administrator
Job Reference: ISGS
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Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
ISGS11492E4592I / Subcontract AdministratorFarnboroughIS&GS - GSC
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK, Information System and Global Solutions (LMUK IS&GS) has 3 Sectors, 11 sites across the UK and 1,200 employees. This role supports the business sectors: Transport and Energy, Security and Defence and Public Services. The business is anticipating growth through 2016 with an exceptional pipeline of opportunities. This growth is set to continue through 2017 making this an excellent opportunity to support an exciting area of Lockheed Martin in the UK.
Specific Job Description:
The primary focus of the role will involve taking responsibility for subcontracts. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in handling subcontractors and ensuring that the requirements of the prime contract are flowed down to the subcontractors and that the Subcontract is fulfilled.
The role will involve acting as the primary contractual interface with subcontractors, will be responsible for the issue of Requests For Proposal, either single source or competition, conducting evaluation of the supplier responses, preparing and executing negotiations, preparing the subcontract files with supporting evidence and award of the subcontract. During the performance phase of the programme they will be responsible for all contractual aspects of the subcontract, managing change, receiving data deliverables and ensuring the Subcontractor fulfils his contractual obligations.
Required Skills:
•  Develop strong working relationships with teammates and subcontractors to ensure that we jointly deliver major programme requirements on time and within budget
•  Understand different contract types and how they should be used
•  Draft and negotiate standard/template procurement and subcontract terms and conditions language including teaming agreements and confidentiality agreements
•  Flexible and self-motivated in achieving results with the ability to perform and relate role to the context and objectives of the business
•  Plan, prioritise and schedule work to achieve tight deadlines
•  Develop strong positive relationships
•  Work flexibly on multiple tasks concurrently
•  Issue and analyse RFQs
•  Keep leads, team leads and/or managers appraised of current issues and their mitigation/resolution
•  Use good business acumen in decision making.
•  Have strong oral and written communication skills
Desired Skills:
•  Strong administrative skills
•  Familiarity with procurement policies and procedures
•  Able to demonstrate computer competency and able to work within various software systems to maintain or extract information relevant to the role.
Standard Job Description:
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontracts in support of development, production and global sustainment for multiple contract types. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts.
Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participates with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. May sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically achieved through proven professional experience. Will also consider individuals with equivalent experience / combined education.
Considered experienced, but still a learner.