Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.