Strategic Sourcing Specialist

BWXT • Barberton, OH

9d • $65,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will play a critical role in meeting Purchasing goals and business expectations for cost, quality, and service. This position is located onsite in Barberton, OH.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level