Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are currently hiring a Procurement Specialist in Newport News, VA. High Pace environment requiring ability to work on your 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.

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.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• BS Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience. (4 years of related experience can be substituted for Bachelors degree.)
• Graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelors degree
• Experience in SAP a plus
• Project management, purchase order placement and invoicing

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA. This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.