BWXT · 3 hours ago
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Strategic Development
Ohio, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $157K/yr
15+ years expBWX Technologies, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Strategic Development drives supplier improvement initiatives and develops long-range strategic supply chain plans to reduce program risk and ensure supplier capability for business growth.
Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and drive execution of long-range strategic supply chain plans to enhance BWXT’s supply chain capabilities and reduce risk to BWXT and our customers
Establish and maintain supplier development roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives based on business criticality, performance risk, and strategic alignment
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on supplier capability status, risk exposure, and long-term development priorities
Establish and maintain a standard framework for supplier evaluation that can be leveraged across projects, programs, and categories
Lead the evaluation and development of key strategic suppliers to ensure consistent alignment with company expectations for cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and risk mitigation
Conduct detailed supplier capability and process maturity assessments to identify gaps in capacity, quality systems, and manufacturing technology
Collaborate with other Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Project Management and Customer-facing personnel to evaluate potential new suppliers and provide input on technical and operational suitability
Validate supplier process control systems, equipment capability, first article testing, and inspection methods to ensure readiness for production release
Facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) processes for recurring supplier issues and ensure preventive measures are effectively implemented and sustained
Partner with supply chain personnel at all levels to identify and mitigate supply chain risks (single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, geopolitical or compliance risks)
Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-ups by ensuring suppliers are equipped with the tools, processes, and capacity to meet schedule and performance targets
Lead structured supplier reviews to communicate performance results, improvement expectations, and partnership opportunities
Present key category strategies, action plans and progress to internal stakeholders on a routine cadence
Ensure all supplier development activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate documentation of supplier assessments, development plans, and performance reports within enterprise systems
Contribute to the development of supplier management frameworks, best practices, and tools to standardize processes across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred
Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain, supplier development, quality, or operations within a complex manufacturing environment. Related experience in the aerospace, defense, nuclear, or heavy industrial industries strongly preferred
Proven track record of successfully leading supplier improvement and development initiatives that resulted in measurable performance gains
Strong working knowledge of quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, NQA-1), root cause analysis, and lean six sigma tools
Exceptional communication, project management, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and drive accountability at all levels
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 33%
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline
Related experience in the aerospace, defense, nuclear, or heavy industrial industries
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!
Company
BWXT
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2022-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Rex Geveden
Chief Executive Officer
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