Supply Chain Specialist

HII

. Perform routine and/or low dollar value buying and purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies or services .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,000 - $67,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including evaluating bids, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with accounting for invoice resolution. Possesses strong analytical skills to compile statistical information for major purchases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ProcessesSupplier NegotiationBid EvaluationStatistical AnalysisInvoice Resolution

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Hard Skills

PurchasingOrder PlacementSupplier EvaluationNegotiationStatistical Information Compilation

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingShipbuildingMilitary ExperienceNavy Nuclear Power SchoolNNS Apprentice School

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine and/or low dollar value buying and purchasing tasks involving materials, supplies or services
Review purchase requisitions
Place orders with approved suppliers
Evaluate bids and select or recommend suppliers
Negotiate price, delivery, quality and service
Follow up on awards until completion of orders
Assist in negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and gathering other required data
Coordinate with the Accounting department to resolve questions on suppliers' invoices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience
NNS Apprentice School graduate may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree
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
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to work first shift
Travel requirements of 10%-25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Competitive benefits
Educational and training programs for continual career growth
No relocation assistance available