DIR PROCUREMENT 2
Huntington Ingalls

Job Info

---

Req ID: 39602
Team: 65 Supply Chain Mgmt
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

We're building tomorrow's fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we've designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we're simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that's cool? Keep reading:

The Role

The Director of Material Acquisitions 2/Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is responsible for leading all enterprise procurement efforts. The CPO reports directly to the VP of Supply Chain Management. The CPO must efficiently and effectively enable spend owners such as functional units to maximize the value they receive from suppliers to meet their objectives. The CPO will work with each functional unit to lead centralized direct and indirect sourcing and procurement efforts. This will include working with the internal stakeholder from initial need identification to final goods or service delivery to meet stakeholder needs. The CPO over sees the process incorporating demand management that then drives supply analysis/strategy, supplier identification, sourcing execution, contract negotiation, delivery planning and monitoring, purchase execution, and then ongoing performance management and improvement. The CPO's ultimate goal is ensuring material availability meeting the enterprises priorities of safety, quality, cost, and schedule. The CPO will accomplish these tasks through a team of senior sourcing and procurement professionals, local and remote, who will work for and with the various functional units and suppliers selected to meet their needs. The CPO will also establish relationships with senior-most enterprise leaders to ensure that procurement is aligned with enterprise goals and objectives, and to enlist their support (and some level of their resources) in participating in supply base improvement efforts. In addition, the CPO will be responsible for overall procurement strategy and for increasing spend under management, identifying and evolving best practices and transforming the organization to a world class center of excellence.

Must Have

Bachelors degree plus 10+ years' experience in Business, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Inventory Management, Operations Management or related field; Masters degree plus 8+ years' experience in Business, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Inventory Management, Operations Management or related field.

Nice to Have

Institute for Supply Management Certification (ISM) OR Sole Certified Professional Logistician (CPL).

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. HII's diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.

---