Subcontract Buyer (Capital Expenditures & Construction) at Electric Boat – Groton, Connecticut

The Supply Chain Organization is seeking a Subcontract Buyer who will be responsible for indirect procurement operations supporting various projects and programs at Electric Boat. This position will require candidates to be reasonably adept at all supply chain related efforts.

Responsibilities will include all aspects of procurement and supplier interface including, but not limited to: strategic sourcing of various components and services, work scope development, generation of requests for proposals, coordination of the bid process, cost/price analysis, contract terms and conditions and price negotiations, material and services prioritization, claim resolution, subcontract closeout, and Project Management of various suppliers. An understanding of contract administration and project management is a requirement of this position.

The positions require excellent interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, and a good understanding of supply chain information systems and business processes. The ability to interface effectively with Contractors, Shipyard End Users, Electric Boat Engineering and Quality Personnel, Quonset Point and Groton Machine Shops, Senior Management at suppliers, as well as Electric Boat Executive Staff is required.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter and have strong verbal, written, and organization skills. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently, prioritize assignments, develop power point presentations, develop contractor selection plans, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make sound business decisions.

Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home, this varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Employee must also be able to work in-office in the Groton, Quonset Point, and New London facilities. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

• Strong presentation skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years’ work experience in materials acquisition, construction, supply chain management, operations/manufacturing
• Ability to travel as required (mostly between Electric Boat locations); Groton, Quonset Point, and New London facilities. This is less than 5%.
• Applicant must possess or be able to secure secret or higher DOD clearance

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Construction, Economics or associated field
• 4+ years’ experience in (one or more areas); contracts, finance, supply chain, purchasing, buying, operations, construction management, or planning
• Project management experience
• Knowledge and experience in contract administration
• Knowledge and experience of supply chain information systems and business processes.