Supply Chain Specialist II/III - Support Services, Purchase Spec

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Bath (ME); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

FSA/HSAs

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Health coaching

Athletic trainers

Employee assistance program

Onsite health services

Job summary

General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee subcontracts and ensure timely delivery of major equipment to Navy ships. This Government Contractor role offers a salary range of $57,000 to $78,400 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

The hybrid role emphasizes safety leadership, market research, bid evaluation, negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead safety initiatives and influence a safety culture.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, negotiate, and execute complex procurement.
• Strong written and verbal communication translating technical decisions into business terms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate bids; conduct source selection with other departments.
• Negotiate price and terms/conditions as needed.
• Draft RFP/RFQ packages and negotiate contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action when needed.
• Collaborate across departments and partners to meet contractual obligations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS / BA in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain

MBA or Certification

Job description

We offer a competitive salary for this role, with an expected range of $57,000 – $78,400/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.

Looking for an opportunity to grow as a Supply Chain professional while supporting BIW in a mission that matters? We have the perfect role for you! We're seeking highly motivated individuals who are looking for a challenging but rewarding opportunity in supporting US Navy Ships in the Fleet as a Government Contractor. The Subcontract Management group is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee some of our subcontracts to ensure we effectively deliver major equipment to the Ship.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Safety Leadership:

• Actively participate in safety initiatives and lead by example.
• Influence and motivate the team to prioritize safety, fostering a positive safety culture.

Project Execution

• Developing ability to draft, evaluate, negotiate and execute complex procurement.
• Conduct market research and review material / services specifications to develop bidders list.
• Develop RFP / RFQ package including the solicitation of appropriate contract / PO type and

Terms and Conditions.

• Evaluate bids and conduct source selection (collaborate with other departments).
• Conduct negotiation of price as well as Terms and Conditions if necessary.

Training and Development:

• Be a continuous and active learner.
• Work to enhance current skills and take initiative to prepare yourself for future roles and career growth.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Assist and participate in cross departmental communications and information sharing to support organizational alignment.
• Create strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance and initiates corrective action when supplier performance does not meet contractual obligations or company expectations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing department strategies and make recommendations for improvement as needed.
• This is a hybrid role

Required/Preferred Education/Training

Supply Chain Specialist II

• Either 2 - 5 years' experience with BS / BA Degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or a related degree preferred and comparable work experience OR 1 - 4 years’ experience acceptable with MBA or Certification, or direct work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or a related field.
• Works independently with some supervision.

Supply Chain Specialist III

• 4 - 7 years’ experience in related procurement field performing purchasing support, or minimum of B/S or B/A Degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred OR 3 - 6 years’ experience in related procurement field performing purchasing support, or minimum of B/S or B/A Degree in Business, Finance or Supply Chain preferred.
• Works independently with little supervision.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Ability to develop a command of complex contract terms in a short amount of time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications.
• Ability to produce clear documentation geared to varied audiences.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• Solid project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Positive and energetic with strong cross-functional team experience.
• Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude and financial acumen, including the ability to discuss and monitor associated budgets and expenditures.
• An excellent sense of humor and a high tolerance for uncertainty in the midst of shifting priorities.