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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

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, negotiation strategies, and summaries.
• Drive the execution of local sourcing strategies to achieve a competitive advantage by leading supplier initiatives, selection, development, and consolidation to optimize business performance.
• Collaborate with functional teams, including legal, facilities, risk management, and finance, to ensure alignment and success.
• Contribute to new business efforts and assist in developing financial plans, particularly for the outsourced portions of projects.
• Leverage supplier relationships, market analysis, and competitive bidding processes to negotiate cost savings and secure optimal pricing and value for the organization.
• 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.
• Identify new suppliers and manage their onboarding process.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a technical-related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Experience using SAP’s Purchasing modules. Experience using other similar business systems may be considered.
• Microsoft Excel spread sheet capabilities.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Power BI skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills.
• Ability 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance. 

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Commodity experience in a manufacturing environment procuring supplies, activities, and processes for keeping facilities, equipment, and production running, and/or MRO.

What We Offer:

• 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 on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

 Pay: $76,000 - $119,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $119,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.