Procurement Specialist

Requisition Number: 28383

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $58,515.00 - $85,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) is looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Procurement Specialist for their Syracuse, NY Operations. This position will support the procurement of material and equipment for various programs.

The Procurement Specialist will work with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure delivery requirements are being met and will be an integral team member supporting various programs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Execute the procurement of material and equipment including price, availability, and delivery schedule.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Program Management to identify issues and opportunities to reduce part shortages.

• Provide timely response to requests for material.

• Provide support to program teams in product cost estimating.

• Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ’s), source selections, and analyze results.

• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms.

• Develop and provide accurate material shortage and progress metric reports.

• Manage supplier relationships and performance issues related to on time delivery and quality.

• Prepare, organize, and maintain electronic purchasing records and data documenting performance and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, and Excel.

• Self-motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction.

• Ability to work both in a team and individually

• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with U.S. government contracts, including FAR/DFAR regulations.

• Procurement of Aerospace electronics and metal fabrication experience preferred.

• Prior Costpoint experience a plus.

• Clearance: An active secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

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