Supply Chain Manager - US Posting
BWX TechnologiesAbout the role
BWXT Technical Services Group (TSG) – Delivering Expertise and Innovation in Nuclear Solutions Across the U.S., Canada, and Beyond!
BWX Technologies Technical Services Group (TSG) - CNL Project
BWXT’s Technical Services Group (TSG) manages and conducts high-consequence operations within government-owned facilities that requires uncompromising discipline. We are poised to meet the nation’s defense, energy and environmental demands through an array of management, operational and technical services.
This position is assigned to the BWXT led National Laboratories Partners of Canada (NLPC) contract to lead contract management for post-construction activities for Canadian National Laboratories, such as the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Center (ANMRC) and the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF).
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or other relevant discipline is required. An advanced degree in a relevant discipline are desired.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience is required.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian security clearance is required.
- Experience working with AECL or other Canadian regulatory bodies is strongly desired.
- Prefer candidate to live in or be willing to relocate near the Chalk River Site. Some remote work may be allowed.
Job Description/Duties:
- Reports directly to the Supply Chain GM
- Leads contract management for post-construction activities, to ensure efficient and cost-effective provision of all contracting and procurement support.
- Helps manage all procurement and contracting activities across a profile that ranges from low-value, high-value material acquisitions to multi-year, high-value contracts for nuclear facility decommissioning and operations of complex new builds.
- Assists the Supply Chain GM, Deputy VP Supply Chain and other essential personnel in ensuring that all resource needs for upcoming project phases and new projects are understood and that supply chain priorities are established to match those needs.
- Supports advance acquisition planning and requirements forecasting to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving measures and operational improvements.
- Helps manage the supplier qualification program and build capability and relationships with existing and potential new suppliers.
- Supports quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
- Helps address existing weaknesses in the CNL supply chain to make sure it supports the planned spend profile.
- Helps review supply chain outreach efforts and internal mechanisms for make/buy determination, project understanding of market offerings, potential supply identification and solicitations.
- Assists in updating policies and procedures related to management and oversight of the supply chain to ensure that subcontractors receive proactive and effective communications regarding the complexity and safety implications of the work being performed.
- Helps apply best practices and lessons learned from supply chain management at nuclear and research facilities in Canada and the United States.
- Works with the Head of Indigenous Engagement, one of NLPC’s key personnel, and other senior management to increase the Indigenous community’s business volume in the supply chain.
- Ensures supply chain compliance with all Canadian laws and regulations, contract requirements, and CNL policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the GM Supply chain and Deputy VP Supply Chain.
Benefits
As part of your employment, you will receive a competitive salary and access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. While the full details will be provided at a later date, you can expect a range of offerings aimed at enhancing your experience as a valued member of our team. Relocation assistance may
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