Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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.

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 required 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.

BWXT Advanced Technologies is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for its Lynchburg, VA location.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support exciting first‑of‑a‑kind government and commercially funded contracts, and various other innovative research and development programs. This position will be integrated within the Advanced Technologies group and will be based at our BWXT Innovation Center. The estimated occasional travel for this role is up to 20%.

On‑site in Lynchburg, Virginia.

• Cradle‑to‑grave contracts administration, including non‑disclosure agreements, negotiating terms and conditions, managing contract deliverables, and ensuring compliance with U.S. government contracting flow‑down requirements.
• Manage the execution of subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to meet each project’s specifications, quality, budget, schedule and earned value requirements including the timely delivery of all deliverables required to fulfill the subcontract.
• Author, manage and influence critical‑path releases of Statements of Work (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times.
• Provide guidance on financial and contractual matters pertaining to subcontracts.
• Review proposals, analyze results, and determine negotiation plans and strategies. Address exceptions to flow‑downs, specifications, and BWXT terms and conditions requirements.
• Develop comprehensive supplier contractual and strategic relationships to address cost, business risk, and supply continuity.
• Complete purchase order administration duties, including issuance, revision management, claim resolution, and discrepancy settlement.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and initiate corrective action if performance falters.
• Execute contract modifications in response to changing requirements; and perform close‑out activities.
• Track open orders and report status.
• Carry out in‑depth cost breakdown analysis and negotiate lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) within the supply base.
• Identify, manage, elevate, and mitigate supply‑based risks throughout the procurement lifecycle in support of government contract requirements, operational goals, and business strategy.
• Visit and monitor supplier performance.
• Lead supplier business reviews to build the strategic relationship with preferred suppliers.
• Formally document procurement files in accordance with government‑compliant purchasing system requirements and BWXT processes, including details of…