Supply Chain Specialist II/III - Support Services, Purchase Spec

Supply Chain Specialist Role

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 in supporting US Navy Ships in the Fleet as a Government Contractor. The Subcontract Management group is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee some of our subcontracts to ensure we effectively deliver major equipment to the Ship. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Safety Leadership:

• Actively participate in safety initiatives and lead by example.
• Influence and motivate the team to prioritize safety, fostering a positive safety culture.

Project Execution:

• Developing ability to draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute complex procurement.
• Conduct market research and review material / services specifications to develop bidders list.

Terms and Conditions:

• Evaluate bids and conduct source selection (collaborate with other departments).
• Conduct negotiation of price as well as Terms and Conditions if necessary.

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:

• Assist and participate in cross departmental communications and information sharing to support organizational alignment.
• Create strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and assess supplier performance and initiates corrective action when supplier performance does not meet contractual obligations or company expectations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing department strategies and make recommendations for improvement as needed. This is a hybrid role

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Supply Chain Specialist II:

• Either 2 - 5 years' experience with BS / BA Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or a related degree preferred and comparable work experience OR 1 - 4 years' experience acceptable with MBA or Certification, or direct work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or a related field.
• Works independently with some supervision.

Supply Chain Specialist III:

• 4 - 7 years' experience in related procurement field performing purchasing support, or minimum of B/S or B/A Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred OR 3 - 6 years' experience in related procurement field performing purchasing support, or minimum of B/S or B/A Degree in Business, Finance or Supply Chain preferred.
• Works independently with little supervision.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 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 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.