Senior Subcontracts Specialist - Indirect (Software & SaaS Focus)

Role: Senior Subcontracts Specialist – Indirect (Software & SaaS Focus)
Location: Long Beach (100% on site)
Duration: 3-month contract to hire
Compensation: $60.00 - 89.00/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in US

Role Summary

We are looking for a Senior Subcontracts Specialist, Indirect (Software & SaaS Focus) reporting to the Director of Indirect Supply Chain. In this role, you will be a proactive, go-getter responsible for managing high-value, fast-paced software procurement and contractual strategies end-to-end. You will act as a strategic partner to our technology and business teams, ensuring robust, scalable software infrastructure needed to design and build human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Contract Management: Independently draft, redline, and negotiate core terms and conditions for high-complexity software, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS agreements from inception to execution.

• Supplier Paper Negotiation: Demonstrate deep strategy and contractual agility by confidently leading negotiations on supplier-favorable templates and paper.

• SaaS Strategy & Optimization: Formulate commodity-specific strategies for enterprise technology, evaluating specific levers to pull (pricing models, usage terms, scalability) to maximize value.

• Risk & Compliance Management: Evaluate and negotiate critical risk-related terms, specifically focusing on Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), data privacy, and security compliance.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration: Partner directly with internal engineering, IT, and legal teams to finalize terms while actively managing relationships with various vendor account managers.

• Proprietary Purchases: Manage specialized sourcing and procurement for proprietary tech assets and niche software solutions required by space station engineering teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong contract management experience with a proven track record of independently redlining, drafting, and negotiating core terms and conditions.

• Direct experience in procurement, sourcing, or subcontracts within the Technology, SaaS, or Startup sectors (prior aerospace experience is not required; tech industry depth is preferred).

• Deep understanding of software procurement nuances, including DPAs, software licensing, and negotiating on supplier paper.

• Associates degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a technology-related discipline.

• Proven track record of negotiating software and tech contracts exceeding $1 million under tight deadlines.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

• Strong strategic presentation skills to communicate contract risk and value to senior leadership.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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