IT / Contract Sourcing Specialist - General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works
Bath, ME
About the Job
Job Description
This non-supervisory position in the Materials Division supports Information Technology sourcing across categories such as Hardware, Software Licensing, and Professional Services.
- Assist with development and implementation of procedures to guide technology sourcing
- Respond to internal requisitions for technology products and services in accordance with existing company and departmental policies
- Manage supplier relationships and act as primary point of contact to ensure continuity of technology goods and services
- Perform market research and advise stakeholders of trends and impending change
- Develop negotiation strategies to achieve financial savings and mitigate company risk
- Responsible for bid development, cost/price analysis, budget management and program management, all i/a/w with BIW Acquisition Policies & Procedures;
- Track forecasted vs. actual savings for IT spend categories and summarize performance to leadership;
- Set standards across BIW and with Suppliers of professionalism, sound judgement and fairness; applies these high standards to all subcontracts;
- Maintain a working knowledge of applicable federal regulation and internal policies and procedures to enable conformity through daily function
- Prepare well-written, succinct and compliant approval packages for management approval;
- Understand, utilize, and champion adoption of Materials Division information systems.
Position may include:
- May be called on to act in a project or team-leadership capacity working with a team that may include Information Technology, Engineering, Design, Production Planning, or Production personnel.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required/Preferred Experience
- Minimum of 4 years in a Supply Chain or Procurement role required
- Information Technology sourcing experience required
- Experience interpreting technical scopes and requisitions to facilitate purchase
- Capable of independently negotiating pricing and terms with technology providers
- Experience working in a highly-regulated industry such as DOD contracting preferred
- Financial acumen necessary to develop price analyses and ensure adherence to budgets
- Ability to build relationships across all departments and levels within organization
- SAP experience
- Strong PC skills (Microsoft Suite)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Desire to learn and master processes
- Experience supporting and guiding professional colleagues
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects
Source : General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works