Senior/Principal Purchasing Support - 10200 Procurement, Remote

Quest Oracle Community; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks individuals to join our Supply Chain Procurement team in various Purchasing Support roles. These positions support acquisition planning, subcontract placement and management, invoice review, and contract closeout.

Applicants must have a high school diploma with 3 years of relevant experience and the ability to obtain DOE L-level or Q-level clearance. A Bachelor's degree and Oracle ERP experience are preferred; remote work from any US state is possible with

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE L-level or Q-level security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise resource planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent and commit Sandia through contract actions within assigned authority.
• Negotiate price, delivery, performance, and contract terms and conditions.
• Follow up on orders, verify delivery and payment, and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee contract administration from placement through final closeout.
• Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities, customer sets, or programs.
• Close contracts, reduce commitments, and follow up on invoicing and receipt of goods/services.
• Conduct research and recommend solutions to administrative and subcontract-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels, building strong working relationships.
• Maintain knowledge of Sandia and NNSA policies, directives, and procurement procedures.
• Support other supply chain activities as requested.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Project Management/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are currently seeking individuals to join our Supply Chain team in various Purchasing Support roles within Center 10200s Procurement organizations.

The Purchasing Support positions are critical to the acquisition of goods and services that enable Sandia's mission. These roles support multiple functions across Procurement, including acquisition planning, subcontract placement and management, invoice review, contract closeout, and quality assurance. The selected candidates will collaborate closely with Sandia's scientific and engineering teams and other internal stakeholders to provide procurement expertise, ensure compliance, and minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities (Across All Roles)

• Represent and commit Sandia through contract actions within assigned authority
• Negotiate price, delivery, performance, and contract terms and conditions
• Follow up on orders, verify delivery and payment, and maintain accurate records
• Oversee contract administration from placement through final closeout
• Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities, customer sets, or programs
• Close contracts, reduce commitments, and follow up on invoicing and receipt of goods/services
• Conduct research and recommend solutions to administrative and subcontract-related issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels, building strong working relationships
• Maintain knowledge of Sandia and NNSA policies, directives, and procurement procedures
• Support other supply chain activities as requested

Role-Specific Functions

1. Purchasing Support - Buyer Focus

• Manage acquisition planning and subcontract placements
• Negotiate and administer contracts ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to meet procurement needs

2. Expert Invoice Reviewer / Contract Closeout Support

• Review invoices for subcontracts with auditable pricing types
• Resolve questioned costs and support subcontract closeout activities
• Conduct compliance assessments and audits, report findings and follow up on corrective actions
• Provide training on subcontract terms and discrepancies

Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.

The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.

Salary Range

$48,500 - $89,000

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• High school diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE L-level or Q-level security clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise resource planning systems
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply procurement policies, guidelines, and subcontract terms
• Experience populating and querying databases
• Experience conducting compliance assessments or audits
• Experience training others on subcontract terms and discrepancies

About Our Team

The Purchasing Support positions are critical to the acquisition of goods and services that enable Sandia's mission. These roles support multiple functions across Procurement, including acquisition planning, subcontract placement and management, invoice review, contract closeout, and quality assurance. The selected candidates will collaborate closely with Sandia's scientific and engineering teams and other internal stakeholders to provide procurement expertise, ensure compliance, and minimize risk.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.