701 -Supply Chain Specialist 2 - Newport News, VA

Supply Chain Specialist 2 - Newport News, VA

Job ID: 701-1

Location: Newport News, VA

Shift: First Shift (7:30 AM Start)

Pay Rate: $30.43 - $38.01/Hour (No OT)

Position Type: Contract

Openings: 1

About the Opportunity

PROLIM is currently seeking a Supply Chain Specialist 2 for one of our top clients in Newport News, Virginia. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to support procurement and purchasing operations within a fast-paced industrial environment.

The successful candidate will manage high-volume purchasing activities, collaborate with engineering and program teams, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely procurement of materials, supplies, and services required to support critical business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services.

• Evaluate supplier bids and proposals.

• Select and recommend suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, service agreements, and contract terms.

• Process and manage purchase orders through completion.

• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues involving:

• Damaged materials

• Product rejections

• Shipping losses

• Over-shipments

• Order cancellations

• Engineering changes

• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and site visits when required.

• Monitor supplier production capabilities and delivery performance.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, planning, and program management teams.

• Support invoice processing and purchase order reconciliation.

• Utilize problem-solving skills to address daily procurement challenges and ensure uninterrupted operations.

• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with company purchasing policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience; OR
• 4 years of related exempt experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree; OR
• 8 years of non-related exempt experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree; OR
• Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or vendor management.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP.
• Procurement and purchase order management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Invoice processing and reconciliation experience.
• Supplier performance management experience.
• Manufacturing, shipbuilding, industrial, or defense industry experience.

Desired Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Purchase Order Management
• SAP
• Supply Chain Operations
• Vendor Relations
• Project Coordination
• Invoice Reconciliation
• Cost Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

• Onsite position
• Building 600
• No travel required
• No remote work available
• Elevator access available
• No Yardwide access required
• No PPE required

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity to work with a leading industrial and defense organization
• Fast-paced and collaborative work environment
• Gain valuable experience in large-scale procurement and supply chain operations
• Work alongside engineering, planning, and program management professionals