Subcontract Administrator

Location: Merritt Island FL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $54.48$81.70 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.

A leading aerospace and space exploration organization is seeking an experienced Subcontract Administrator III to join its Supply Chain Management (SCM) team in support of New Product this contract role you will own the full procurement lifecyclefrom sourcing through deliverywhile partnering closely with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure materials components and services are delivered on time and to specification. This is a hands-on purchasing role requiring strong follow-up tracking discipline and aerospace industry expertise.

• Manage cradle-to-grave procurement activities including sourcing quoting negotiating placing and closing out purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Support New Product Integration (NPI) within SCM ensuring new components and suppliers are successfully introduced into the supply base.
• Execute purchasing activities for hardware components materials and services in support of program needs.
• Proactively follow up and track open orders supplier commitments and delivery schedules to mitigate risk and prevent shortages.
• Serve as an embedded member of cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) representing SCM and driving procurement strategy aligned to program objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships managing performance escalations and corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiate terms conditions pricing and delivery to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records documentation and reporting throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process.

• 5 years of progressive experience in subcontract administration procurement or purchasing.
• Aerospace industry experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience managing cradle-to-grave procurement.
• Proven ability to follow up track and drive supplier deliverables to closure.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams (IPT environment).

• Experience supporting New Product Integration (NPI) or new product introduction within an SCM organization.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced high-growth aerospace or manufacturing environment.

• Strong negotiation communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent WA or Florida.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Costpoint).
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and aerospace supplier quality requirements.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with reporting/tracking tools.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client operates in the aerospace and space exploration industry designing and developing advanced launch vehicles spacecraft and related systems with a presence across key aerospace hubs in the United States including Kent WA and Merritt Island FL. The organization employs thousands of engineers procurement specialists supply chain professionals and program managers working across high-complexity high-stakes programs. Typical roles within its supply chain and operations functions include buyers procurement specialists subcontract administrators and tooling buyers who manage sophisticated supplier networks in support of next-generation space systems.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12231

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