IT / Contract Sourcing Specialist

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