Senior Procurement Leader – Materials & Contracts

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance programs

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead the New Construction/LYS Purchase Spec group. You will manage material purchases, vendor invoicing, RFPs, and contract negotiations while ensuring on-time delivery and cost effectiveness.

Your role includes developing material estimates, supporting audits, and guiding a team of up to 15 buyers. A BS/BA in a related field and 5–10 years of experience in business/finance with supply chain emphasis are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of business/finance experience; supply chain experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office product suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, delivery of material, and management of spend plans.
• Coordinate RFPs, contract negotiations, and long-term contracts.
• Support internal and government audits; assist in price/cost analyses.
• Develop material estimates and validate proposals for cost accuracy.
• Collaborate with buyers and BIW Finance to forecast material spend projections.
• Lead and mentor up to 15 buyers; monitor supplier performance.
• Prepare quarterly Material EACs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Procurement knowledge

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to lead the New Construction/LYS Purchase Spec group. You will manage material purchases, vendor invoicing, RFPs, and contract negotiations while ensuring on-time delivery and cost effectiveness.

Your role includes developing material estimates, supporting audits, and guiding a team of up to 15 buyers. A BS/BA in a related field and 5–10 years of experience in business/finance with supply chain emphasis are required.