Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist 2 for a contract opportunity in Newport News. VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience. o Master's Degree and 1 year of experience. o 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. o 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. o An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. o Required PPE: Steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear noise protection.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and 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. o Creating Purchase Orders following our internal Procurement Process as outlined in our SSP K-1030. o Negotiation of pricing in accordance with FAR regulations. o Ability to negotiate Terms and Conditions that are favorable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): o Knowledge in FAR/DFAR Clauses not mandatory but preferred. o Great communications skills. o Elevated Negotiation Skills. o Knowledge in SAP and Microsoft products. o Strong Communication Skills. o Strong negotiation skills. o Critical thinking skills.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School diploma/equivalent is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS: 5/40, First Shift 7:30AM-4:00 PM
Job Number:
218486
Job Location:
Newport News, VA
Rate:
Up to $38.01 DOE
Duration:
6 months
Input Date:
06/01/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Andrew Craft
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:acraft@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com