Are you looking for an opportunity to use your purchasing and supplier management skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! The Purchasing Agent I is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, and services for the organization under the most favorable terms. This entry-level role involves qualifying suppliers, monitoring supplier performance, evaluating bids, negotiating prices, and maintaining supplier information databases.

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, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

•  Purchase materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms.

•  Qualify and evaluate potential suppliers.

•  Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance.

•  Evaluate bids and negotiate prices and terms.

•  Track purchases and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

•  Maintain current database of supplier information.

•  Assist in resolving supply chain issues and disputes with suppliers.

•  Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions.

•  Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

•  Bachelor's degree in a related field.

•  0-2 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 4 years of related experience is required.

•  Basic understanding of procurement processes and principles.

•  Comprehensive written, verbal and analytical skills.

•  Ability to manage multiple proposals at one time.

Qualifications We Prefer:

•  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.

•  Familiarity with procurement software and tools.

•  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $59,000.00 - $77,541.82. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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.

IMPORTANT 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.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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.