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 Subcontract Administrator at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for overall management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance and interfacing with program functional organizations and supplier management. In this role, you will assume the duties of supplier source selection, negotiations, documentation and purchase order/subcontract placement. You will also support the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services. Additionally, you will prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate and administer 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.
• Assist in the resolution of supply problems and supervise the follow-up and expediting of supplier deliveries.
• 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 Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Planning and Scheduling, Accounting, MIS, and Program Management to develop a pro-active participating team on materials-related issues.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.
• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
• Review/manage objectives/KPIs

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.

• Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3-5 years of subcontract management experience
• This requirement can also be met with an Associate's Degree and 5-7 years of subcontract management experience; or a High School Diploma and 7-9 years of subcontract management experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of procurement experience from statement of work (SOW) through to purchase order (PO) closure.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) and the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (formerly TINA).
• 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
• Ability to think strategically and analytically
• Previous experience with planning, organization, knowledge of Earned Value Management is preferred

• Knowledge of ISO Procedures.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites 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.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at

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.