Procurement Management Specialist

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Procurement Management Specialist to support program management, budgeting, supplier oversight and complex contracts across the department and company.

You will lead procurement actions, collaborate with technical leads on schedules, manage data analytics for acquisitions, and help drive procurement improvements while maintaining high standards of quality and security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business management or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Requires security clearance; ability to obtain DOE clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead major procurement actions for programs, negotiating and administering contracts.
• Collaborate with procurement and technical leads to review deadlines, costs, and schedules.
• Build internal relationships to improve procurement and operational performance.
• Assist in budgeting, NAVSEA/submittal data, and developing/update metrics for management reviews.
• Support supplier management, risk mitigation, and data analytics for future acquisitions.

Skills

Procurement

Budget management

Supplier management

Program management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor degree in business management/administration

Job description

Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania | Job Title: Procurement Management Specialist | Status: Full-time Professional | Annual Salary Range: $68,300 - $129,100. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

As a Procurement Management Specialist at BPMI, you will perform business functions to support company operations in areas including but not limited to managing efforts associated with the effective business and operations of the department, company and Program. This includes assignments supporting operational management, budget management, supplier management, and program management of complex interrelated contracts.

Essential Duties:

• Program Management Lead the company and/or department's evolving growth opportunity plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the viability of cognizant major program's component/equipment.
• Lead, as needed, in the negotiation and administration of the department's significant (e.g., larger volume, higher risk, higher dollar value, expedited schedule, etc.) procurement actions that comprise major programs, and aid fellow professionals with negotiations and administration of standard contracts.
• Team with procurement and technical leads to review project deadlines, critical paths, and analyze costs and schedules.
• Take action to resolve issues, delays, etc. and communicate proactively to all stakeholders to identify the problem and its impacts.
• Operational Management Build stable internal relationships with department personnel, follow standard practices and procedures to help drive improved procurement and operational performance.
• Assist in the resolution of issues of limited to moderate scope, communicate proactively to all stakeholders to identify the problem and its impacts, and provide recommendations of various procurement, business, operational and/or contractual solutions.
• Follow established internal guidance to support procurement and operational functions.
• Assist in adjudication of potential contracting, business, and/or operational issues within the department, procurement community, and throughout the organization.
• Assist with procurement and company-wide functions ranging from process reviews, lean events, audits, and development opportunities.
• Conduct investigations and inquiries into assigned challenges/problems and/or improvement opportunities, develop and recommend solution alternatives.
• Assist in the design and implementation of change management and adoption of procurement, business, operational and/or contractual processes across department, accounting for all stakeholders.
• Budget Management Gather and compile support data for the preparation of NAVSEA and Company requests (e.g., budget drills).
• Responsible for extracting data from the business systems and organize materials for the preparation of developing/updating metrics for management reviews.
• Assist with the preparation of the submittal of annual budget projection such as the Procurement Plan, NRTBP confirmation, and out-year business forecasts, along with analysis and perspective, as needed and/or requested.
• Analyze department cost performance for prime contracts, by reviewing Awarded Value against Place-to-date and To Be Place Values.
• Assist with NRTBP-management including reviewing budget authority (BA) / applied cost (AC) performance goals for the department.
• Compile, organize, update, and balance confirmation input on an as needed basis.
• Ensure the budget is balanced by Budget ID and Source of Fund (SOF).
• In addition, develop understanding of actions associated with Continuing Resolution.
• Assist with requests for reports, routine (e.g., weekly Unit Update, Monthly Staff Report), and otherwise (e.g., BFO identification of budget shortfalls/surplus to exchange funds between departments), to be issued to NAVSEA, department senior management, and/or BFO.
• Supplier Management Build effective working relationships with supplier management, gain a detailed understanding of supplier organizational structure and personnel, and drive improved supplier performance.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of supply base including subtier vulnerabilities and monitor supplier viability to ensure adequate sources of supply exist to support Program needs.
• Team with stakeholders to help develop risk mitigation strategies and detailed surveillance planning.
• Compile and analyze supplier information and BPMI data on a consistent basis to improve department and supplier operations.
• Work to understand and improve data analytics for utilization on future acquisition strategies and/or purchase order negotiations.
• Perform reasonableness reviews and analysis of supplier Forward Pricing Rates and help to resolve outstanding rate issues in support of supplier placements.
• Review and develop understanding of the details of supplier annual submittals, (e.g., NN-P28, Supplier Representations and certifications).
• Support component negotiation through development of "win-win" solutions for overall strategic supplier relationships.
• Up to 10% travel to alternate sites and/or supplier locations as needed to establish and maintain strong business relationships, ensure quality compliance, and oversee the timely delivery of materials and services.
• Occasional travel greater than 10% may also be required.
• The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.

What You Can Expect:

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractive pay and benefits with a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in business management/administration or equivalent education from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degrees (e.g., Master's, Ph.D.) may be considered as a partial substitute for required experience, depending on the relevance to the position, but may not fulfill the entire experience requirement.
• Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Greenbelt, Level 1 and/or Level 2 Procurement Certification, or CPSM/CPCM certification preferred.
• Possess a well-developed knowledge and strong application of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a Contract Management Professional.
• Create a positive workplace that is open to new ideas and change.
• Identify the need for change, persuade stakeholders that changes are necessary and beneficial, translate vision into strategy, and turn strategies into specific project plans of action.
• Mentor, coach, and train less experienced professionals on procurement, business and operational processes.
• Share best practices and lessons learned with other employees.
• Develop a firm understanding of company requirements and/or requests.
• Team with stakeholders to communicate needs and resolve issues, in support of company's execution of work within evolving requirements.
• Lead company and/or department efforts to enhance information-sharing capability, teaming, and collaboration efforts, internally and externally.
• Achieve procurement, business and operational goals by driving value through oversight, benchmarking, evolving processes, and improving systems.
• Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Desire to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of quality.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to details and deadlines.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com. BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.