["Supply Chain Specialist 2","Supply Chain Specialist 2"]

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist 2 for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience.Master's Degree and 1 year of experience.4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelor's degree.Position ResponsibilitiesPurchases 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.High-paced environment requiring ability to work on own to resolve issues to support ultimate placement of purchase orders.Each day encounters unique challenges requiring problem solving skills with engineering, planning and program.Project management, purchase order placement and invoicing.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)Experience in SAP a plus.Required EducationHigh School diploma/equivalent is required.School must be accredited.Work Hours5/40, First Shift 7:30AM-4:00 PM.#J-18808-Ljbffr