BWXT · 1 day ago
Lead Welding Procurement Engineer
BWX Technologies, Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in nuclear solutions for various sectors. The Lead Welding Procurement Engineer will manage complex procurement actions, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and overseeing the purchasing of materials to meet project timelines.
Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for helping lead activities of 2 procurement personnel in sourcing, evaluating, and acquiring welding consumables to support fabricating Naval Nuclear heavy pressure vessels in accordance with customer and design specifications
Assists Unit Manager in technical document review including shop instructions for welding consumable handling and material testing procedures
Acts as the primary delegate for the Unit Manager of Welding Procurement when Unit Manager is absent
Establishes purchase requisitions with vendors through BWXT Purchasing department
Oversees and tracks the purchasing of materials and services, ensuring all project needs and timelines are met
Audits the receiving / receipt controls of materials
Audits material stores inventories
Supports audits of supplier performance for quality, delivery, and compliance against BWXT procure procedures and documents
Works with Welding Engineers to draft proposals for procurements as required by BWXT procurement procedures, and the BWXT contract
Ensures all BWXT procurements meet BWXT procedures and customer requirements, to include requirements for competitive sourcing and/or sole source or single source justifications and approvals
Consults with purchasing to ensure purchases 'conform to good Commercial and Government procurement practices and requirements'
Gains and maintains expertise in related customer and BWXT procedures and requirements
Effectively communicate with requestors and vendors of any change in material or expected delivery times
Work with management to assess and evaluate risk and opportunity with of open contracts to support quarterly financial reviews
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required
Ability to use various inventory management such as SAP and material procurement processing systems
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy “L” security clearance
Able to complete and maintain all training and qualifications required for the position
Ability to evaluate and prioritize work when given multiple procurement requests at once
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4 years of experience
Preferred
Preferred supply chain or other relevant degree
Procurement experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Company
BWXT
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.75BKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
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