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Panasonic Avionics Corporation Subcontract Manager in Bothell, Washington
Overview
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero . And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/ .
Company focal in Supplier Subcontract Management and Procurement. Serves as a resource to supply base, and programs, including top management in significant matters relating to subcontract agreements. Responsible for the strategic and tactical management of commercial subcontract agreements. Negotiate and administer subcontract agreements that establish or renew business relationships with suppliers and/or consultants.
Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:
Strategic Subcontracts
Review, create and process subcontract agreements for procurement opportunities and ensure compliance with corporate policies and business procedures.
Creates, negotiates and incorporates contract amendments, renegotiating the subcontract agreement, if required, to accommodate scope changes or changes in organization requirements.
Assist with recommendations for negotiation strategy on complex contractual issues.
Leads all negotiations with assigned suppliers and may participate in other negotiations.
Maintain integrity of contractual agreements by knowledgeable application and incorporation of special terms and conditions into individual contract types.
Support Director with some department administrative activities
Provide Counsel to Key Stakeholders
Comply with ethical business conduct requirements and protect the confidentiality of PAC, supplier, and customer proprietary data by adhering to applicable policies and procedures.
Support Strategic Supplier Partners with proposal preparation and management. Analyzes results of RFP and makes recommendations to support PAC's business strategy. Identifies areas of contractual risk and leads efforts to mitigate risk wherever possible.
Provide contractual guidance to Strategic Supplier Partners, various internal functional departments and management.
Collaboration with Strategic Supplier Partners to ensure they remain up to date with the latest contract documents, policies and processes.
Acts as liaison/consultant with internal customers on all matters affecting subcontract agreements.
Qualifications
What we're looking for:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Prefer a 4-year or advanced college degree or equivalent experience in Contracts, Purchasing and/or business fields.
8 years of experience demonstrating proficiency in a broad range of functional assignments in Contracts, Purchasing and/or business fields.
Experience in IFE or avionics preferred.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
Knowledge of contractual language, the capacity to apply concepts across a variety of agreements and the ability to work on complex subcontract agreements.
Ability to communicate through verbal and written correspondence with Suppliers, Executive Management, etc.
Works independently on complex business issues requiring development of solution. Interprets policies, procedures and practices and is responsible for enforcing policies internally as well in Subcontractor relationships.
Ability to work well under constantly changing deadlines and priorities.
Proficient in MS Office suite of software applications.
Other Requirements
- International and domestic travel required, up to 15 percent.
The salary range of $98,000 - $165,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What we offer:
At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
We offer flexible hybrid work options depending on your role.
Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.
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