SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII, is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing of complex materials and services for Navy shipbuilding programs. You will evaluate bids, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery while aligning with contracting methodologies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of exempt experience or a Master’s with 4+ years, plus knowledge of IT hardware and software procurement and supplier performance assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree with 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Equivalent credentials listed in the ad may meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Purchase a variety of complex or technical materials, supplies or services.
• Evaluate bids, select suppliers and negotiate price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follow up on all awards until completion of order and conduct supplier site visits.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

IT hardware/software procurement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

NNS Apprentice School

Navy Nuclear Power School

Associate's Degree / 2-year program + 2 years experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above

High School/GED + 4 years manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience

High School/GED + 8 years manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience

Job description

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $81,000.00 to $102,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

Responsible for purchasing a variety of complex or technical materials, supplies or services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery. May provide work leadership for lower level employees. Excludes those with full supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge of procurement contracting methodologies used to acquire services of all types, including IT. Experience procuring IT hardware, software and/or services.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

Preferred Qualifications: Possess a working knowledge of various contracting methods and able to apply them appropriately (Firm Fixed Price, Cost type, Incentive Fee, Award Fee, T&M, LH).

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.