Supply Chain Specialist II/III - Support Services, General Materials

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 in supporting US Navy Ships in the Fleet as a General Material Commodity Specialist. The Supply Chain Specialist will be assigned specific Commodities overseeing the estimating, procurement and on time delivery to ensure we effectively deliver this material to the Ship.   Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

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.
• Develop RFP / RFQ package including the solicitation of appropriate contract / PO type.

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.