Purchasing Agent II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Purchasing Agent II, where you'll leverage your purchasing and supplier management skills in a dynamic environment. This role involves evaluating bids, negotiating favorable terms, and managing significant procurements. You'll play a crucial part in supporting various missions, ensuring quality and efficiency in supplier relationships. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity, this position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a rewarding industry. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with 150% Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Supply chain or logistics experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Qualifying suppliers and monitoring supplier quality and delivery.
• Negotiating prices and terms while managing multiple service contracts.

Skills

Purchasing and Supplier Management

Supplier Quality Monitoring

Bid Evaluation

Negotiation

Database Management

Supply Chain Experience

Logistics Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Basic Accounting Skills

Job description

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your purchasing and supplier management skills in a rewarding industry? Join our team! As a Purchasing Agent II, you'll utilize your expertise to purchase materials, supplies, and services on the most favorable terms for the organization. Your responsibilities include qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier quality and delivery, evaluating bids, negotiating prices and terms, tracking purchases, and maintaining a supplier database. Additionally, you'll handle complex procurements of significant dollar value and manage multiple service contracts.

About the MST Business Area

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other clients with expertise across domains – air, land, sea, space, and cyber.

Qualifications You Must Have:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 2+ years of relevant experience
2. Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
3. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
4. Supply chain or logistics experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

1. Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
2. Basic accounting skills
3. Procurement experience

About Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC)

SNC delivers customer-focused technology and top-tier integrations in aerospace and defense. Recognized as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space and a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, SNC is a rapidly growing leader. Learn more about SNC.

SNC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Important Notice

To comply with U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicants must be U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for security clearances.

SNC is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are based on merit and are free from discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

About SNC

SNC is a trusted leader in aerospace and national security, providing innovative solutions across all domains—sea, land, air, space, and cyber. Founded in 1963 and owned by Eren Ozmen and Fatih Ozmen, SNC is dedicated to advancing the American Dream through cutting-edge technology and mission success.