Job Abstract

Since 1898, Bechtel has completed more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.?The Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit draws from Bechtel’s proven competencies and experience in engineering, procurement, construction, startup and operations, and project management to partner with various government agencies and commercial nuclear customers in their mission to improve lives around the world.

Bechtel and Deloitte (Submarine Workforce Industrial Base (SWIB) prime contractor) are partnering with the US Navy on a one-of-a-kind opportunity to streamline and optimize the submarine construction and maintenance. 

This project spans several supporting activities and sub-objectives, in close coordination with the prime, NAVSEA 04, and submarine shipyards. Below are activities and objectives that are the focus of this project:

• National strategic functional dry dock plan across all shipyards.
• Near term and long-term critical equipment modernization lifecycles.
• Strategies to accelerate current shipbuilding facility expansion.
• Shipbuilding facility layout changes to optimize production and decrease shipbuilding and maintenance timelines.
• Assist shipbuilders in determining methodologies for reducing inventory space requirements.

This position is full-time telework and require travel of 25-30% of the year, for site visits to the various shipyards and in-office visits to Reston, VA.  The position is contingent upon project award and funding.

Senior Purchasing Analyst position will support the SWIB project by tele-work and from Reston, VA. Performs duties using extensive experience in purchasing/supply chain, to support data gathering and analysis to make recommendations for optimizing the submarine constructing and maintaining shipyards. Performs assessment, evaluation, and analysis of the Navy’s supply chain processes at each facility. This position is the team leader for all things related to Supply Chain.  Develops and monitors assessments and evaluation of Navy Shipyards in the supply chain and logistics parts of the project.  Participates in the planning, work hour calculations and budgeting as it relates to project assessments and recommendations.  Participates in the development, updating and customization of the project’s procedures. Prepares, maintains, and monitors engagements with all shipyard and Navy personnel related to all procurement/supply chain functions and other operational groups. Communicates with Navy Shipyard and supplier personnel, as needed to achieve required project needs. Works closely and communicates with project Engineering to integrate assessments, recommendations, and strategies.  Engages in review and approval of the proposed recommendations related to supply chain area of responsibility. Provides training and guidance to other purchasing/supply chain personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of assessments, recommendation, and strategy. Monitors billing for compliance.  

• Reports to and receives operational direction from the Equipment Roadmap Lead and/or the Inventory Optimization Lead.
• May provide supervision, training, and guidance to other project personnel as required.
• Maintains working relationships with project, Navy client and shipyard personnel and project discipline personnel to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains contacts with global business unit personnel, including functional supervisors, to maintain an awareness of performance and operating problems on other Bechtel projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related subject and 9 or more years of progressive related experience including but not limited to, Procurement/Subcontracts, preferably in an engineering, procurement, and construction environment. In lieu of degree, 15 or more years of progressive related experience including but not limited to, Procurement/Subcontracts, preferably in an engineering, procurement, and construction environment as well as a background in Naval Supply/logistics. 

• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of moderately complex purchase orders.
• Proficiency and experience with Navy material for construction and maintenance of Navy submarines, including purchasing, inventory management, material requirements, and SUBSAFE.
• Knowledge in the Navy Supply System and National Stock System.
• Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with Navy suppliers, knowledge of the US Naval Supply System or applicable commercial legislation, and negotiation of contracted terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in monitoring supplier performance, and the resolution of claims and disputes.

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