Supply Chain Specialist III

We offer a competitive salary for this role with an expected range of $56300 $72000/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience skills and overall qualifications. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage 401(k) retirement savings plan flexible spending accounts/HSAs life and disability insurance company paid holidays paid time off (PTO) health coaching athletic trainers employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

Looking for an opportunity to grow as a Supply Chain professional while supporting BIW in a mission that matters We have the perfect role for you! Were seeking highly motivated individuals who are looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity. The Support Services General Materials group is looking for a commodity specialist to join our team.

The Supply Chain Specialist I/II is responsible for supporting the sourcing acquisition and administration of very complex high dollar equipment and/or material as a member of BIWs Supply Chain General Materials team. This position is built for highly motivated individuals who have an eagerness to learn and the ability to rapidly and accurately perform supply chain tasks for a variety of contract types. Activities include issuing RFPs evaluating proposals performing price analyses and negotiating managing suppliers and often expediting material deliveries and resolving receiving and/or invoice issues. This role requires completion of appropriate documentation for compliance with federal contract regulations (FAR DFARS) and to align with departmental and company procedures.

Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS) the Supply Chain Specialist I/II ensures compliance with safety quality and performance standards while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership:

• Actively participate in safety initiatives and lead by example.
• Prioritize safety fostering a positive safety culture

Project Execution:

• Combine project management business and legal expertise to draft evaluate negotiate and execute procurement and contract documents including but not limited to terms and conditions contract closeouts extensions and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with procurement and contract standards and requirements and engage in the appropriate support as needed.
• Conduct direct negotiations with vendors monitor vendor performance and review vendor invoices to ensure accurate billing.

Training and Development:

• Be a continuous and active learner.
• Work to enhance current skills and take initiative to prepare yourself for future roles and career growth.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Coordinate procurement and contracts activities with project managers legal counsel vendors and key agency stakeholders to ensure projects are defined documented completed on time on budget and meet stakeholder requirements.
• Manage and communicate issues and risks associated with assigned contracts to leadership.

Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure all procurement artifacts as well as fully executed contracts are properly recorded and entered into agency databases and securely maintained.
• Monitor and report on budget and expenditures for associated contracts.

This is a hybrid role.

Supply Chain Specialist I

• 1-2 years experience with BS / BA Degree preferably in Business Finance or Supply Chain or a related degree preferred and comparable work experience.
  
• 0-1 years experience with MBA or Certification or direct work experience in Procurement Supply Chain Property Management or Lease Management.
  

Supply Chain Specialist II

• 2-4 years experience with BS / BA Degree preferably in Business Finance or Supply Chain or a related degree preferred and comparable work experience.
• 1-2 years experience with MBA or Certification or direct work experience in Procurement Supply Chain Property Management or Lease Management.

• Ability to develop a command of complex contract terms in a short amount of time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications. Ability to produce clear documentation geared to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced deadline-driven work environment.
• Solid project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Positive and energetic with strong cross-functional team experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude and financial acumen including the ability to discuss and monitor associated budgets and expenditures.
• An excellent sense of humor and a high tolerance for uncertainty in the midst of shifting priorities.