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Subcontract Administrator

Preligens

Preligens

Administration
Carson, CA, USA
USD 18-28 / hour
Posted on Sep 11, 2025

Subcontract Administrator

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Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Customer services and support Location : Carson , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : No Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Administrative staff Salary range : $18 - 28/hr USD
# 2025-163187
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Job Description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Subcontract Administrator you'll play a pivotal part on our Production team.


The Subcontracts Administrator performs a full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontract administration.
Issues requests for proposals, evaluates proposals, maintain subcontract files in accordance to established procedures. Oversees and performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with subcontracting. Under general supervision, solves problems requiring knowledge of industry best practices.

Job Requirements

Issuing requests for information (RFIs)
Issuing requests for proposals (RFPs)
Prepares subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of flow down requirements from the prime contract
Monitors Open orders and expedites shortages to meet customer demand, including resourcing parts if existing supplier is incapable of supporting.
Monitors Turn Around Time of the assigned subcontractors and follows up when late to meet the agreed timeframe.
Develop accurate tracking records and scorecards tailored to the assigned subcontractors.
Cradle to grave subcontract management
Serves as liaison between Subcontractor and Repair Station Management
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Access to and use Inventory Locator Service to acquire products as needed

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

A working knowledge of the various types of contracts, Firm Fixed Price, Unit Rates and Time and Materials types.
Ability to be flexible and embrace change .Self-motivated and takes initiative
Good working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Great communication skills both telephone and email and excellent organizational skills are imperative.
Candidate must be a quick learner, be able to pay attention to detail, and be able to proficiently navigate on a PC, must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

100,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families