Purchasing Agent II

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Hybrid or in office locations:
Hagerstown, MDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0029375

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your purchasing and supplier management skills in a rewarding industry, join our team! The Purchasing Agent II is responsible for executing more complex procurement activities, including purchasing materials, supplies, and services, qualifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. This role requires experience in managing supplier relationships and improving procurement processes.

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:
*** 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 You Must Have:
*** 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.
** 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.
* 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.
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* 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: $64,853.15 - $89,173.08. 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 .
** 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.

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