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Purchasing Agent III
Company | Sierra Nevada Coporation |
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Location | Hagerstown, MD, USA |
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Salary | $74581.13 – $102549.04 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
- Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
- Procurement experience
Responsibilities
- Purchase materials, supplies, and services on the most favorable terms for the organization
- Qualify suppliers and monitor supplier quality and delivery
- Evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms for purchased goods and services
- Track purchases and maintain a current database of supplier information
- Provide subject matter expertise on complex procurements of significant dollar value
- Independently manage multiple service type contracts
- Help with the planning of the process for the purchasing function
- Support programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
- Strong understanding of all aspects of finance and accounting related to procurement
- Complete understanding of the full cycle of procurement processes