Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Overview

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Position Overview The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will play a critical role in meeting Purchasing goals and business expectations for cost, quality, and service.

Onsite in Barberton, OH

• Manage all aspects of cradle-to-grave contracts administration, including non-disclosure agreements, negotiating terms and conditions, overseeing contract deliverables, and ensuring compliance with U.S. government contracting flow-down requirements.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to meet project specifications, quality standards, budgets, schedules, ensuring the timely delivery of all required subcontract deliverables.
• Perform all Purchase Order administration tasks, including issuance, revisions, claim resolution, and discrepancy settlements.
• Monitor open orders and provide regular status updates on a monthly basis or as required to support business operations. Implement corrective actions as required.
• Identify, manage, escalate, and mitigate supply-based risks throughout the procurement lifecycle to align with government contract requirements, operational objectives, and business strategies.
• Ensure procurement files are thoroughly documented in compliance with government-compliant purchasing system requirements and BWXT processes. Documentation should include award summaries, vendor selection justifications, sole-source justifications, price analysis methodologies, negotiation strategies, and summaries.
• Coordinate technical and commercial communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure efficient order processing by subcontract suppliers.
• Resolve open invoice issues and delivery discrepancies with internal customers and external suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical-related field, supply chain management, or business plus 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills. Must be able to clearly communicate with suppliers and internal technical stakeholders.
• Detail oriented, organized, and flexible with the ability to apply sound business judgment, set priorities and de-conflict multiple demands.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

• Commodity experience in a manufacturing environment procuring low volume raw materials and outside processing.
• Familiarity with Government Purchasing regulations FARS and DFARS.
• Microsoft Excel spreadsheet capabilities along with Word and Power BI basic skills.
• SAP Purchasing functionality Requisition to Receipt processes.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact…