Procurement Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Acquire goods and manage low-dollar, low-risk, low-complexity purchase orders.

• Report directly to the Procurement Manager.

• Source, negotiate, and procure IT hardware and software, fabricated components, machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, supplies, and incidental services.

• Prepare RFQ/Ps and bid packages according to prime contract specifications.

• Issue and maintain purchase orders to support SAIC customers, including DOD, Federal, and Civilian Agencies.

• Compile and analyze statistical data to evaluate buying feasibility and set price targets.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics.

• Track pricing trends and manufacturing processes.

• Assess opportunities to optimize material procurement.

• Negotiate with suppliers and analyze their operations to achieve favorable pricing while ensuring quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.

• Review proposals and negotiate terms for purchase orders and contracts.

• Select or recommend suppliers and follow up on order fulfillment.

• Verify deliveries, authorize payments, and maintain necessary records.

• Review license agreements and collaborate with requesters, legal, cybersecurity, and privacy teams to mitigate risks.

• Conclude procurement activities and manage supplier/customer relationships.

• Suggest improvements to procurement processes and procedures.

• Address routine issues within established policies and procedures.

• Take on additional responsibilities to support departmental goals and objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Experience with procurement and material ordering processes is essential.

• Excellent time management skills are a must.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of staff and customers/vendors.

• A strong team player is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Desired: Experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a technical field.

• Desired: Advanced skills in Excel.

• Desired: Advanced skills in Word.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities may be available anywhere in the US for the right candidate.