SUPPLY CHAIN - SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 2

SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST 2

Request ID: 858-1

Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist 2

Location: Newport News, VA

Assignment Dates: October 5, 2026 - April 4, 2027

Job Type: Contract

Job Description

The Supply Chain Specialist 2 will support procurement and supply chain operations by purchasing a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services. The position will evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and monitor supplier performance through completion of orders.

The role will also be responsible for resolving supplier-related issues, including damage claims, rejected materials, losses, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with internal procurement processes.

• Evaluate supplier bids and recommend appropriate suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, and service with suppliers.

• Negotiate pricing in accordance with applicable FAR regulations.

• Negotiate favorable Terms & Conditions with suppliers.

• Follow up on awarded purchase orders through completion.

• Resolve supplier issues involving:

• Damage claims

• Rejected materials

• Losses

• Returns

• Over-shipments

• Cancellations

• Engineering changes

• Conduct supplier site visits and evaluate supplier production capability, performance, and delivery.

• Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Apply critical-thinking and negotiation skills to resolve procurement challenges.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with procurement and purchase order processes.

• Ability to evaluate suppliers and negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, and service.

• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft products.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS clauses.

• Experience negotiating supplier Terms & Conditions.

• Experience working within a regulated procurement environment.

• Supplier performance evaluation and vendor management experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 3 years of experience, OR

• Master's Degree + 1 year of 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.

• An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Top 3 Skill Sets

• Communication

• Supplier Negotiation

• Critical Thinking

Additional Information

• Location: Newport News, VA

• Start Date: October 5, 2026

• End Date: April 4, 2027

• FAR/DFARS Knowledge: Preferred, not mandatory

• Systems: SAP and Microsoft products