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Subcontract Administrator III
Posted: 06/25/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Number: 32025
Job Location: Onsite
Industry: AERO - Aerospace
Job Description
Position Title: Subcontract Administrator III
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Subcontract Administrator with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Qualifications:
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Job Details:
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Subcontract Administrator with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage cradle-to-grave procurement activities, including sourcing, quoting, negotiating, placing, and closing out purchase orders and subcontracts.
- Support New Product Integration (NPI) within SCM, ensuring new components and suppliers are successfully introduced into the supply base.
- Execute purchasing activities for hardware, components, materials, and services in support of program needs.
- Proactively follow up and track open orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules to mitigate risk and prevent shortages.
- Serve as an embedded member of cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), representing SCM and driving procurement strategy aligned to program objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, managing performance, escalations, and corrective actions as needed.
- Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and delivery to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within the procurement process.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive experience in subcontract administration, procurement, or purchasing.
- Aerospace industry experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience managing cradle-to-grave procurement.
- Proven ability to follow up, track, and drive supplier deliverables to closure.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams (IPT environment).
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work onsitein Kent, WA or Florida.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Experience supporting New Product Integration (NPI) or new product introduction within an SCM organization.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Costpoint).
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and aerospace supplier quality requirements.
- Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with reporting/tracking tools.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-growth aerospace or manufacturing environment.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Onsite Kent, WA or Merritt Island, FL.
- Pay Rate: $65-$90/hr.
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jeff Morgante
I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.
Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking. I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today!
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