Subcontracts Manager

Shieldai in Dallas Metro Area

$98,280 - $153,720

Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.


We are currently seeking a highly skilled Subcontracts/Procurement Manager with experience leading procurement/subcontract teams, in order to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role has the opportunity to manage direct reports while also building out a growing team, to support the tremendous growth in our company.



Salary Range:  Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual 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. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-
Onsite = 5 days/week
Hybrid = Several days in the office
Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.
To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
    • Report to and support the Director of Supply Chain Operations, while occasionally serving as the Delegate of Authority (DOA)
    • Efficiently use data to drive decision making and reporting
    • Support and occasionally lead efforts within ERP improvements
    • Improve supply chain performance as it relates to on time delivery, supplier diversification and reducing costs
    • Effectively track requirements and succinctly report issues, risks and opportunities
    • Support ERP use and improvements
    • Preparation for USG requirements
    • Day to day management of our Buyers/Subcontract Administrators
    • Engagement of our team
    • Development of our team (employee development plans, bench/pipeline development etc.)
    • Performance of the procurement/subcontracts team
    • Execution to On Time Delivery, Margin and Efficiency goals
    • Completing Supplier scorecards
    • Developing strategies to overcome challenges (requirements delay or growth, additional responsibilities etc.)
    • Effective prioritization of requirements
    • Support to root cause analysis for challenges
    • Recommendations on how to improve processes, procedures or general execution
    • Harmonization of requirements
    • Management of, and when required, implementation of procedures
    • Compliance to processes, requirements, and policies
    • Minimum of 3 years of direct management experience
    • Awareness of FAR and DFAR requirements
    • Experience with ERP systems
    • Knowledge of MRP
    • Experience in Aerospace and Defense roles
    • Experience with Deltek CostPoint
    • Experience developing employees
    • Experience supporting manufacturing environments or
    • Experience in a startup



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