Supply Chain Specialist 4 at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Req ID: 44382Team: O55 SCM CMPL/OPS/CMCL PRCEntity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position:YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: No relocation assistance availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for teleworkTravel Requirement:NoClearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to StartMeet HIIs Newport News ShipbuildingWith more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were 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. Anchored in our rich 135-year history 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 Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.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 Bachelors Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Masters Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experienceOne of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelors Degree to meet minimum qualifications:NNS Apprentice School graduate Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduateAssociates Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experienceMilitary Paygrade E-5 or above military experience High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing Shipbuilding Trades Military experience or other relevant exempt experienceHigh School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing Shipbuilding Trades Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experienceNice to Have Why HIIWe build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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 - its 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 AssistanceIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to 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- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Procurement,Lawson,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP APO,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,SAP ERP,ERP Systems,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1