HII · 1 month ago
SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 3
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, focusing on the design and construction of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines. The Supply Chain Specialist 3 is responsible for purchasing complex materials and services, evaluating bids, selecting suppliers, and negotiating terms while providing work leadership to lower-level employees.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
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
Preferred
Experience with contracts and long term service agreements
Benefits
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
Company
HII
HII is committed to delivering capabilities of exceptional quality and safety to our customers, and to the safety, health and welfare.
Funding
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