Purchasing Agent II
Sierra Nevada Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hagerstown • Maryland, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $64,853 - $89,173 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Support the Supply Management organization through Category, Agreement, and Performance Management of our Suppliers
- Utilize skills and expertise to purchase materials, supplies, and services on favorable terms for the organization
- Responsible for qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier quality and delivery, evaluating bids, negotiating prices and terms for purchased goods and services, tracking purchases, and maintaining a current database of supplier information
- Work on moderately complex procurements increasing in dollar value
- Manage multiple service type contracts
- Ensure supplier performance to SNC and its missions
- Support the identification and development of current and new suppliers to support Category goals
- Document acquisitions and maintain files in compliance with government regulations, company policy, and best business practices
- Track and communicate progress on RFQs and POs
- Identify risks and opportunities, and as assigned, develop risk management/mitigation plans and strategies
- Collaborate cross-functionally for strategic thinking and problem solving
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 2+ years of relevant experience
- Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Supply chain or logistics experience
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
- Experience working in CostPoint or other ERP systems
- Proficiency in oral and written communications
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Understanding of all aspects of finance and accounting related to procurement
- Complete understanding of the procurement lifecycle
- Relevant certifications (CPIM, CSSP, CPM, etc.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
- life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurementsupplier managementcontract managementrisk managementnegotiationcompliancedatabase managementcost analysisprocurement lifecyclesupplier evaluation
Soft skills
strategic thinkingproblem solvingcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skills
Certifications
CPIMCSSPCPM