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General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works · 1 month ago

Supply Chain Specialist II/III - IT

US-ME-Bath

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II/III – IT to coordinate the sourcing, purchasing, and contract management of technology products and services. This role ensures competitive pricing, timely delivery, and compliance with company policies while supporting IT and business teams in meeting operational and project needs.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing

Responsibilities

Actively participate in safety initiatives and lead by example

Influence and motivate the team to prioritize safety, fostering a positive safety culture

Coordinate procurement and contracts activities with project managers, legal counsel, vendors, and key agency stakeholders to ensure projects are defined, documented, completed on time, on budget, and meet stakeholder requirements

Ensure compliance with procurement and contract standards and requirements and engage the appropriate support, as needed

Conduct direct negotiations with vendors, monitor vendor performance and review vendor invoices to ensure accurate billing, with minimal oversight

Manage vendor performance, conduct regular business reviews, and maintain strong supplier partnerships

Partner with project managers, engineers, legal, and finance to align procurement strategies with project schedules and budgets

Monitor and mitigate procurement risks including contract compliance, data security, and vendor reliability

Support large-scale IT and capital projects by aligning procurement activities with project goals, timelines, and technical specifications

Negotiate contracts, licensing agreements, and service-level agreements with IT vendors and service providers

Ensure all IT purchases adhere to internal policies, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with IT leadership to understand current and future technology needs, ensuring timely procurement of solutions

Be a continuous and active learner

Work to enhance current skills and take initiative to prepare yourself for future roles and career growth

Assist and participate in cross departmental communications and information sharing to support organizational alignment

Create strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

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

Qualification

Vendor negotiationsContract managementProcurement strategiesIT systems knowledgeCost analysisProcurement softwareProject managementAnalytical skillsContinuous improvementTrainingDevelopmentLegal backgroundProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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, Property or Lease Management, or a related field

Works independently with some supervision

4 – 7 years' experience with BS / BA Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or a related degree preferred and comparable work experience OR 3 – 6 years' experience acceptable with MBA or Certification, or direct work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Property or Lease Management, or a related field

Works independently with little supervision

Strong verbal and written presentation 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 create detailed written documentation of all business transactions

Proven experience managing complex vendor negotiations and contracts

Ability to conduct cost analyses and evaluate financial impacts

Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills

Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate proposals, assess risks, and drive cost savings

Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and IT asset management tools

Positive, energetic, ability to deal with uncertainty and unplanned events

Preferred

Paralegal or Legal background preferred

Strong knowledge of IT systems, software licensing models, cloud services, and emerging technology procurement practices

Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, ITIL, PMP) are a plus

Company

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works

"Bath Built Is Best Built" Part of General Dynamics Marine Systems, Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S.

Founded in 1884

Bath, Maine, USA

5001-10000 employees