Subcontract Administrator III

Subcontract Administrator III

DPP is seeking a Subcontract Administrator III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace industry.

Work location: Onsite in Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA

Duration: 6 months

Terms: W2 Contract

Position Summary: The Subcontract Administrator III will join the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team in support of New Product Integration. In this contract role, you will own the full procurement lifecycle—from sourcing through delivery—while 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or purchasing.
• Experience in the aerospace industry 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).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, WA or Florida.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by applicable export control regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Authorized US Worker

US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

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Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01004). DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D