Strategic Sourcing Lead: Government Contracts

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement of materials and services in compliance with FAR/DFAR and BWXT policies.

You will create and manage POs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive cost efficiency while collaborating with category managers and cross‑functional teams. The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 10+ years in strategic sourcing with government contracting, and US citizenship with DOE clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 10 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience with government contracting.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Strong analytical and cost analysis skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills for supplier engagement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• U.S. citizen; ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders per BWXT policies.
• Monitor PO progress from issue to delivery ensuring timelines.
• Research and select suppliers aligned with BWXT objectives.
• Evaluate supplier quotations for price competitiveness.
• Lead supplier negotiations on terms and pricing.
• Collaborate with Category Manager to execute contracts.
• Manage supplier performance with KPIs and evaluations.
• Resolve supplier issues and ensure 100% on-time delivery.
• Prepare weekly reports on requisitions, POs, invoices, payments.
• Perform root cause analysis on delays and cost variances.
• Coordinate with subcontracts, supply chain, program mgmt, QA.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review suppliers.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in procurement.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Supplier management

Procurement systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

Master’s degree or CPSM/CIPS (preferred)

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement of materials and services in compliance with FAR/DFAR and BWXT policies.

You will create and manage POs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive cost efficiency while collaborating with category managers and cross‑functional teams. The role requires a bachelor's in a related field, 10+ years in strategic sourcing with government contracting, and US citizenship with DOE clearance