Senior​/Principal Purchasing Support - Procurement, Remote

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

$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.

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

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…