Communication Skills, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Microsoft Product Family, Negotiation Skills, Nuclear Power, Pricing, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, SAP, Supply Chain, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Supply Chain Specialist 2
Newport News, VA
Contract
$30.43 - $38.01 Hourly
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.
a. Creating Purchase Orders following our internal Procurement Process as outlined in our SSP K-1030.
b. Negotiation of pricing in accordance with FAR regulations.
c. Ability to negotiate Terms and Conditions that are favorable to client.
Desired Qualifications and Skills: Supply Chain Specialist 2
- Knowledge in FAR/DFAR Clauses not mandatory but preferred.
- Great communications skills.
- Elevated Negotiation Skills.
- Knowledge in SAP and Microsoft products.
- Strong Communication Skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Critical thinking skills
Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Specialist 2
- Bachelors Degree and 3 years of experience OR
- Masters Degree and 1 year of experience.
- 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree.
- 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree.
- An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelors degree.
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Apollo Professional Solutions Inc
Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)