SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 4

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, VA seeks a Supply Chain Specialist 4 to manage complex procurement of materials and services for high-dollar programs.

You will evaluate bids, select suppliers, negotiate terms, and oversee award follow-through in a fast-paced defense environment. Role requires US citizenship, a Bachelor's with substantial experience or related equivalent, and the ability to lead supplier visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 years of exempt experience.
• Experience evaluating bids, selecting suppliers, and negotiating price, quality, and service.
• Oversees supplier site visits and may lead lower-level staff on purchasing tasks.
• US Citizenship required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Purchases highly complex or unusual, technical or high-dollar value materials, supplies or services.
• Evaluates bids, selects suppliers and negotiates price, quality and service.
• Follows up on awards until order completion and settles claims when needed.
• Oversees supplier visits and may provide work leadership.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Bid evaluation

Supplier management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 10 years exempt

Master’s Degree + 8 years exempt

NNS Apprentice School graduate

NNPS graduate

Associate's Degree + 2y exempt or 4y non-exempt

Military Paygrade E-5+ experience

HS/GED + 4y manufacturing/ships/trades

HS/GED + 8y manufacturing/ships/trades

Job description

SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 4

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 8, 2026

Req ID: 49605

Team: O55 SCM CMPL/OPS/CMCL PRC

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

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: $105,000.00 to $133,000.00

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.

The Role

Responsible for purchasing highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies or services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, 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 change orders. Oversees and/or conducts supplier site visits as necessary. May provide work leadership for lower level employees. Excludes those with full supervisory responsibilities.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 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

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.