Supply Chain Manager, Advanced Technologies

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BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to provide strategic direction and execution for our Advanced Technologies (AT) organization located in Lynchburg, VA.  

The Advanced Technologies (AT) Supply Chain Manager is tasked with leading a dedicated team to formulate and execute strategies for the procurement of components and equipment. This role is critical in supporting various first-of-a-kind (FOAK) development-to-production programs within AT. To achieve optimal success, the Supply Chain Manager collaborates closely with other AT program, project, and engineering teams, emphasizing the efficient fulfillment of customer requirements in terms of quality, timely delivery, and cost management.

Additionally, the Supply Chain Manager bears responsibility for comprehensive oversight of major subcontracts, including the analysis and evaluation of subcontracting opportunities, negotiations, and the establishment and maintenance of strategic alliances. Responsibilities also encompass the development and modification of subcontract provisions, ensuring the applicability of complex flow-down requirements, and implementing source selection strategies along with contractual management. Proficiency in government contracting protocols (FAR/DFAR) is essential, alongside a solid understanding of fundamental accounting and finance principles. This includes the capability to devise milestone payment plans that effectively manage cash flow, conduct price analysis, assess termination liability, perform variance analysis, and evaluate liquidated damages.

This position is located in Lynchburg, VA, and will report directly to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations, while also maintaining a dotted line reporting relationship with the AT leadership team.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Develops BWXT's Advanced Technologies supply chain strategy and leads execution with a growth mindset in a design/development environment.
• Partners with Project Management, Engineering, Legal, Quality and Finance teams to optimize procurement activities for key components in support of program objectives (quality, delivery and cost). 
• Creates, implements, and maintains a standard framework for key procurement activities including supplier qualification and on-boarding, proposal analysis and risk management, which can be leveraged across programs, projects, and commodities.
• Drives operational execution of the procurement organization to meet discrete program needs for primarily first of a kind (FOAK) projects.
• Manages the Advanced Technologies component sourcing team with a focus on collaboration, compliance, safety, quality and productivity.
• Acts as escalation point to resolve any disruptions in the various project procurement processes.
• Mitigates supply chain risks through the creation of risk management strategies and lessons learned.