Procurement Associate

Job Description

Description

SAIC currently has a job opening for a Procurement Associate. Candidate will procure goods and administer purchase orders of low dollar value, risk, and complexity and will report to the Procurement Manager. Please note this is an entry level position.

This position is 100% remote, however candidate must reside in one of the following areas:

·         South Carolina

·         Oak Ridge or Knoxville, TN

·         Huntsville, AL

Typical Responsibilities:

·      Issue purchase orders for goods supporting SAIC's customers (DOD, Federal or Civilian Agencies)

·      Responsibilities include the development and negotiation of favorable prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and other contract types, ensuring consistency with end-user requirements and procurement policies/procedures.

·      Issues Requests for Quote in accordance with prime contract requirements

·      Purchase order administration/file maintenance, including supplier management

·      Closeout for all procurement related activities and supplier customer management, including negotiating price/cost and price/cost-related terms and other contract provisions

·      Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules

·      Recommends suppliers based on gathered information and may also recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures

·      Assume other responsibilities as requested in support of departmental goals and objectives

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related technical field

·         Additional four (4) Years of Procurement experience considered in lieu of degree

·         Excellent time management skills

·         Solid communications skills, both written and oral.

·         Ability to communicate across several levels of staff and customers/vendors

·         Strong team player

·         Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and Outlook

·         Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

·         Exhibit critical thinking and analytical skills

Desired Qualifications:

·         Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

·         Advanced Microsoft Word skills

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.