Sr Supervisor - Procurement, Purchase Spec

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

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $94,700 - $120,000/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience, skills, and overall qualifications. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), health coaching, athletic trainers, employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

The Procurement Supervisor will directly oversee and be responsible for all deliverables of the New Construction/LYS Purchase Spec group. An individual in one of these roles is responsible for a variety of Purchasing department functions, including, but not limited to, purchase and delivery of material, management of material spend plans, management of vendor invoicing, management of non-hardware deliverables, management of RFPs and contract negotiations, support of internal and government audits, development of material estimates, validation of material proposals from a cost/price analysis standpoint, coordination and administration of quarterly material Estimates At Complete (EACs), and collaborating with buyers and BIW Finance to forecast material spend projections for the company.

Primary Responsibilities will be to

• Safety Leadership
  • Actively participate in safety initiatives and lead by example.
  • Prioritize safety, fostering a positive safety culture.
• Project Execution
  • Manage the ordering and delivery of material on time.
  • Oversee RFPs/RFQs and negotiation and award of long-term contracts.
  • Brief Navy customer on key vendor/material issues.
  • Obtain material estimates in support of all proposals and help ensure validity of material pricing.
• Supply Chain Management
  • Lead the development of and monitor key performance indicator metrics used in the department monthly key performance indicator reports.
  • Supervise and develop up to 15 buyers.
• Training and Development
  • Develop and implement countermeasures where goals are not being met.
• Team Collaboration and Communication
  • Lead department efforts to reallocate or otherwise disposition unallocated material management
  • Provide leadership and oversight in the development of Material EACs on a quarterly basis.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Closely monitor supplier performance of critical suppliers.
  • Review and support development of cost analysis and negotiation plans as required for Customer and Supplier negotiations.
  • Lead department efforts to reallocate or otherwise disposition unallocated material management.
  • BS/BA Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • 5-10 years Business/Finance related experience - Supply Chain experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required
  • Above average skills with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment required
  • Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize daily workloads and multi-task in a fast-paced environment required
  • Proven ability to manage complex analysis with minimal direct supervision
  • Proven ability to evaluate, negotiate and prepare price/cost analysis independently
  • Proven ability to compile large volumes of data into high level presentations