Military Fellowship Program: Purchasing Agent

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is offering a Military Fellowship Program for active-duty service members transitioning to civilian roles. This program provides up to six months of on-the-job training in procurement within the ISR and aviation sectors. Responsibilities include supplier management, contract negotiation, and compliance with procurement policies.

Eligible service members must have a bachelor's degree or relevant experience, with strong emphasis on procurement process knowledge. SNC offers competitive benefits including health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and eligible for DoD SkillBridge.
• 2+ years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for materials and services.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Procurement processes

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Supply chain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

6+ years of related experience if no degree

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for materials, supplies, and services under favorable terms.
• Qualify and evaluate suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, prices, and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor and ensure supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Track and analyze procurement performance metrics.
• Maintain and update supplier information databases.
• Resolve supply chain issues and supplier disputes effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand and meet procurement needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as ACTIVE DUTY military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a related role.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in procurement processes and principles.
• Supply chain or logistics experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)).
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement software and tools.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance.
• Basic accounting skills.
• Procurement experience.
• Experience with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)/Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems.

Essential Functions

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Hand and finger dexterity for data entry and document review.
• Ability to travel occasionally for supplier visits.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Notice

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

Equal Opportunity

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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