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Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago

Purchasing Agent III

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $103K/yr

6+ years exp

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, and they are seeking a Purchasing Agent III to enhance their purchasing and supplier management skills. The role involves purchasing materials and services, qualifying suppliers, negotiating terms, and managing contracts to support various programs within the organization.

AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Purchase materials, supplies, and services on the most favorable terms for the organization

Qualifying our suppliers

Monitoring and ensuring our supplier quality and delivery

Evaluating bids

Negotiating prices and terms for purchased goods and services

Tracking purchases

Maintaining a current database of our supplier information

Providing subject matter expertise on complex procurements of significant dollar value

Independently managing multiple service type contracts

Helping with the planning of the process for the purchasing function

Supporting programs

Qualification

Procurement experienceFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)FinanceAccounting knowledgeFull cycle procurement processesBachelor's DegreeSecret U.S. Security Clearance