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Purchasing Agent III

Purchasing Agent III

CompanySierra Nevada Coporation
LocationHagerstown, MD, USA
Salary$74581.13 – $102549.04
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

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