Strategic Sourcing Specialist

BWXT is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for its Lynchburg, VA location BWXT Advanced Technologies is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support exciting first-of-a-kind government funded contracts. This role will offer a hybrid schedule contingent upon program needs and is required to travel up to 20% of time. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Identifies, manages, escalates, and mitigates supply-based risks throughout the procurement life cycle in support of government contract requirements, operational goals, and business strategy. Partners with other functional groups, including legal, contracts, PMO, QA, risk management, finance, and others. Negotiates non-disclosure agreements. Creates and issues requests for proposals and evaluates supplier proposals. Conducts pricing analysis. Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers. Monitors subcontractor performance and initiates corrective action if performance falters; executes contract modifications in response to changing requirements; and performs close-out activities. Provides guidance on financial and contractual matters pertaining to subcontracts. Schedules and leads meetings with PMO, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination of subcontractor actions. Completes Purchase Order administration duties, including issuance, revision management, claim resolution, discrepancy settlement, etc. Tracks open orders and reports status as required in support of the business needs. Visits and monitors performance of suppliers as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field plus 6 years of relevant buyer experience, ORHigh school diploma/equivalent plus 10 years of relevant buyer experience. Detail oriented, organized, and flexible. Ability to set priorities and de-conflict multiple demands. Ability to apply sound business judgment. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint. Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience supporting manufacturing. Minimum of 2 years experience in a supply chain role with a prime contractor in support of government funded contracts. Previous experience with negotiating terms and conditions in support of FAR/DFAR based contracts. Strong working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP platforms desired.