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Subcontractor Administrator
<p>Subcontract Administrator</p><p><br></p><p>Location: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote</p><p>Compensation: Up to $100,000</p><p>Travel: Approximately 1 month annually (domestic and international travel required)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Subcontract Administrator to support vendor management, subcontract coordination, compliance tracking, and purchasing administration within a manufacturing and transportation-related environment. This role is heavily focused on vendor relations, subcontract support, documentation management, and cross-functional coordination rather than contract negotiation or legal administration.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience working with suppliers and subcontractors in highly regulated or manufacturing-driven industries and possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting rail, transportation, automotive, or industrial manufacturing organizations such as Siemens, Alstom, Woojin, or Hyundai Rotem is highly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Develop and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships</p><p>Coordinate with internal departments to ensure subcontractors are properly supported and project schedules are maintained</p><p>Resolve vendor issues, supplier escalations, and relationship concerns in a professional and timely manner</p><p>Ensure vendor compliance with subcontract requirements and company standards</p><p>Assist engineering, quality, accounting, production, logistics, and project management teams to help ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved</p><p>Monitor vendor performance and regularly report subcontractor status updates to management</p><p>Track shipments and deliveries while advising logistics teams on the most cost-effective shipping methods to maintain production schedules</p><p>Perform vendor invoice reconciliation and assist with purchasing-related documentation</p><p>Maintain purchasing files, subcontract documentation, and audit-ready records</p><p>Prepare and maintain Buy America compliance documentation and supporting audit trails</p><p>Prepare and maintain DBE compliance documentation and reporting</p><p>Maintain ongoing vendor communication through meetings, email correspondence, and status updates to ensure delivery timelines remain accurate and current</p><p>Support additional administrative projects and operational initiatives as assigned</p>
<p><br></p><ul><li>Prior experience in subcontract administration, vendor coordination, purchasing support, supply chain administration, or supplier management</li><li>Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail</li><li>Experience handling inventory reconciliation, vendor documentation, and invoice tracking</li><li>Familiarity with Buy America compliance and audit documentation preferred</li><li>Experience supporting manufacturing, transportation, rail, logistics, or industrial environments strongly preferred</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple internal departments and external vendors</li><li>Strong communication and relationship management skills</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and traveling as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • El Segundo, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Subcontract Administrator</p><p><br></p><p>Location: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote</p><p>Compensation: Up to $100,000</p><p>Travel: Approximately 1 month annually (domestic and international travel required)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Subcontract Administrator to support vendor management, subcontract coordination, compliance tracking, and purchasing administration within a manufacturing and transportation-related environment. This role is heavily focused on vendor relations, subcontract support, documentation management, and cross-functional coordination rather than contract negotiation or legal administration.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience working with suppliers and subcontractors in highly regulated or manufacturing-driven industries and possess strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting rail, transportation, automotive, or industrial manufacturing organizations such as Siemens, Alstom, Woojin, or Hyundai Rotem is highly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Develop and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships</p><p>Coordinate with internal departments to ensure subcontractors are properly supported and project schedules are maintained</p><p>Resolve vendor issues, supplier escalations, and relationship concerns in a professional and timely manner</p><p>Ensure vendor compliance with subcontract requirements and company standards</p><p>Assist engineering, quality, accounting, production, logistics, and project management teams to help ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved</p><p>Monitor vendor performance and regularly report subcontractor status updates to management</p><p>Track shipments and deliveries while advising logistics teams on the most cost-effective shipping methods to maintain production schedules</p><p>Perform vendor invoice reconciliation and assist with purchasing-related documentation</p><p>Maintain purchasing files, subcontract documentation, and audit-ready records</p><p>Prepare and maintain Buy America compliance documentation and supporting audit trails</p><p>Prepare and maintain DBE compliance documentation and reporting</p><p>Maintain ongoing vendor communication through meetings, email correspondence, and status updates to ensure delivery timelines remain accurate and current</p><p>Support additional administrative projects and operational initiatives as assigned</p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

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