Procurement Lead & Cross-Functional Team Mentor

Job Description 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! We're seeking highly motivated individuals who are looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity. The Support Services General Materials group is looking for a Team Leader to oversee a few commodities. They will be responsible for the planning and purchasing of those commodities while supporting several other Supply Chain Specialists on the team in a Non-Direct Report capacity. Key Responsibilities Safety Leadership: Ensure ZERO recordable injuries within your assigned area 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. 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. Training and Development: Acts as a mentor for team members identifying levers they could pull to improve quality, schedule or cost which have been battle tested. Team Collaboration and Communication: Resolves moderate to highly complex problems themselves which requires them to collaborate cross functionally with minimal dependency from leadership. Continuous Improvement: Completes assigned Projects / Initiatives which require them to proactively engage cross functional stakeholders resolving moderately to highly complex problems with minimal dependency from leadership. Prior to implementation, shares process and procedure with team. Required/Preferred Education/Training 4 – 7 years' experience with BS / BA Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or a related degree preferred and comparable work experience. 3 - 6 years' experience with MBA or Certification, or direct work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or a related field. Required/Preferred Experience Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated ability to produce clear documentation geared to varied audiences. Demonstrated 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 concurrently. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works