Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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-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  .

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Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you ll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview Strategic Sourcing Specialist:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist position works as a key member of the procurement team, managing the entire lifecycle of subcontract administration, including non-disclosure agreements and oversight of deliverables. This role involves evaluating and negotiating subcontract requirements, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and budgets. The Specialist must develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolve contractual issues, and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

This position requires thoughtful analysis of proposals and negotiation strategies to achieve optimal pricing and value for the organization while mitigating risks and managing costs.

Location:

On-site in Euclid, Ohio

Your Day to Day as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist:

• Manage all aspects of cradle-to-grave administration, including non-disclosure agreements, negotiating terms and conditions, and overseeing deliverables.
• Administer the execution of subcontracts for specialized and complex materials, supplies, and services to meet manufacturing schedule.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage requirements to meet project specifications, quality standards, budgets, schedules, and earned value requirements, ensuring the timely delivery of all required subcontract deliverables.
• Provide expertise on financial and contractual matters related to subcontracts.
• Analyze proposals, develop negotiation strategies, and address exceptions to requirements, specifications, and BWXT terms and conditions.
• Foster strategic and contractual relationships with suppliers to address cost management, business risks, and supply continuity.
• Perform all Purchase Order administration tasks, including issuance, revisions, claim resolution, and discrepancy settlements.
• Meet Purchasing goals and business expectations for cost, quality, and service.
• Execute modifications to address changing requirements and perform close-out activities.
• Monitor open orders and provide regular status updates monthly or as required to support business operations. Implement corrective actions as required.
• Conduct comprehensive cost breakdown analyses and negotiate for the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within the supply base.
• Ensure procurement files are thoroughly documented in compliance with BWXT processes. Documentation will include award summaries, vendor selection justifications, sole-source justifications, price analysis methodologies,…