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Staff Subcontracts Management (R2557)

Shield AIOnsite
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. 
For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,X and Instagram.

Job Description


We are seeking an innovative candidate experienced in managing priority suppliers and subcontracts.

What You'll Do:


  • Effectively manage supply of critical components for both production and supply chain (including managing purchase requisitions, delivery schedules, and RMAs)
  • Negotiate terms with priority suppliers including cost and schedule, while maintaining high quality
  • Manage supplier's performance through cross-functional supplier management teams to ensure high quality, timely, and cost-effective operations
  • Proactively resolve problems and discrepancies with pricing, delivery timelines, and quality
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., production, prototype, engineering)

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5-7 years of relevant supply chain or subcontract management experience
  • Experience in relevant manufacturing industries (e.g., Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Space, Electronics)
  • Ownership mindset and ability to effectively plan and execute complex supplier management
  • Analytical and problem-solving experience with high attention to detail
  • Excellent Computer skills - Excel, Word and PowerPoint and experience with ERP systems (Deltek CostPoint preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and execute complex supplier negotiations (cost, schedule, terms) times in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of U.S. DoD compliance requirements (FAR/DFAR)
  • Experience leading a cross-functional Supplier Management Team (SMT)

$83,307 - $131,570 a year#LI-JM1 #LDFull-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ###Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Apply for this job

Life at Shield AI

Thrive Here & What We Value- Innovation- Diversity and Expertise- Collaboration- Mission-driven Culture- Creativity and Excellence- Equal Opportunity Employer- Supportive Work Environment- Dynamic and Fast-paced Culture- Competitive Compensation Package- Invitation to Join the Team

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