Supply Chain Specialist I/II

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works•Bath, ME

4d•$56,300 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Specialist I/II supports the sourcing, acquisition, and administration of very complex, high-dollar equipment as a member of BIW’s Supply Chain General Materials team. The role is intended for motivated individuals who can learn quickly and accurately perform supply chain tasks across a variety of contract types. Work includes issuing requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, conducting price analyses and negotiations, managing suppliers, expediting material deliveries, and resolving receiving or invoice issues. The position also requires preparing documentation to comply with federal contract regulations, including FAR and DFARS, and company and departmental procedures. Operating under the BIW Business Operating System (BOS), the specialist supports compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards and maintains relationships with key stakeholders. The role combines project management, business, and legal expertise to prepare, evaluate, negotiate, and administer procurement and contract documents. It also involves monitoring supplier performance, budgets, and expenditures; coordinating with internal and external stakeholders; documenting contract records; and communicating contract issues and risks to leadership. This is a hybrid role.

Requirements

Ability to develop a command of complex contract terms quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical decisions and strategies into business terms and implications and produce clear documentation for varied audiences.
Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Solid project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
Strong cross-functional team experience and a positive, energetic approach.
Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude and financial acumen, including the ability to discuss and monitor budgets and expenditures.
High tolerance for uncertainty amid shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

For Supply Chain Specialist I: 1–2 years of experience with a BS/BA degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; comparable work experience is also noted.
For Supply Chain Specialist I: 0–1 years of experience with an MBA or certification, or direct work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Property Management, or Lease Management.
For Supply Chain Specialist II: 2–4 years of experience with a BS/BA degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; comparable work experience is also noted.
For Supply Chain Specialist II: 1–2 years of experience with an MBA or certification, or direct work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Property Management, or Lease Management.
Excellent sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Participate in safety initiatives, lead by example, and foster a positive safety culture.
Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute procurement and contract documents, including terms and conditions, closeouts, extensions, and modifications.
Ensure compliance with procurement and contract standards and requirements, engaging appropriate support as needed.
Conduct direct vendor negotiations, monitor vendor performance, and review vendor invoices for accurate billing.
Coordinate procurement and contract activities with project managers, legal counsel, vendors, and agency stakeholders to ensure projects are defined, documented, completed on time and on budget, and meet stakeholder requirements.
Manage and communicate issues and risks associated with assigned contracts to leadership.
Record procurement artifacts and fully executed contracts in agency databases and maintain them securely.
Monitor and report budgets and expenditures for associated contracts.
Continue learning, enhance current skills, and prepare for future roles and career growth.