SAIC
Job ID : 2510995-0739
Location : OAK RIDGE, TN, US
Remote Preference : Remote (Preference for candidates residing in or near South Carolina, Oak Ridge, TN or Huntsville, AL)
Date Posted : 2025-11-05
Category : Procurement
Subcategory : Procurement
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required : None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain : None
Potential for Remote Work : Yes
About Us SAIC’s Business Management office supports the entire acquisition value chain, including customer engagement, strategy development, program execution, strategic alliances, supply chain management, subcontractor development, and materials procurement. Our comprehensive acquisition organization enables both external and internal customers to achieve their mission goals. We serve critical business areas such as Mission IT, Enterprise IT, Engineering Services, and Professional Services.
Position Overview SAIC currently has a job opening for an entry level Procurement Associate. The candidate will procure goods and administer purchase orders of low dollar value, risk, and complexity and will report to the Procurement Manager.
Typical Responsibilities
Issue purchase orders for goods supporting SAIC’s customers (DOD, Federal or Civilian Agencies)
Develop and negotiate favorable prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and other contract types, ensuring consistency with end‑user requirements and procurement policies/procedures.
Issue Requests for Quote in accordance with prime contract requirements
Maintain purchase order administration / file maintenance, including supplier management
Close out all procurement related activities and supplier customer management, including negotiating price/cost and price/cost‑related terms and other contract provisions
Confere with suppliers and analyze suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Recommend 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
Education & Experience
A Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or technical field and zero (0) years of experience is required. 4+ years of Procurement experience accepted in lieu of Bachelors Degree.
Required Qualifications
Excellent time management skills
Solid communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to communicate across several levels of staff and customers/vendors
Strong team player
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionExhibit critical thinking and analytical skills
Desired Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Advanced Microsoft Word skills
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
Defense and Space Manufacturing
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Location : OAK RIDGE, TN, US
Remote Preference : Remote (Preference for candidates residing in or near South Carolina, Oak Ridge, TN or Huntsville, AL)
Date Posted : 2025-11-05
Category : Procurement
Subcategory : Procurement
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 10% of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required : None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain : None
Potential for Remote Work : Yes
About Us SAIC’s Business Management office supports the entire acquisition value chain, including customer engagement, strategy development, program execution, strategic alliances, supply chain management, subcontractor development, and materials procurement. Our comprehensive acquisition organization enables both external and internal customers to achieve their mission goals. We serve critical business areas such as Mission IT, Enterprise IT, Engineering Services, and Professional Services.
Position Overview SAIC currently has a job opening for an entry level Procurement Associate. The candidate will procure goods and administer purchase orders of low dollar value, risk, and complexity and will report to the Procurement Manager.
Typical Responsibilities
Issue purchase orders for goods supporting SAIC’s customers (DOD, Federal or Civilian Agencies)
Develop and negotiate favorable prices, terms, schedules and other provisions of purchase orders and other contract types, ensuring consistency with end‑user requirements and procurement policies/procedures.
Issue Requests for Quote in accordance with prime contract requirements
Maintain purchase order administration / file maintenance, including supplier management
Close out all procurement related activities and supplier customer management, including negotiating price/cost and price/cost‑related terms and other contract provisions
Confere with suppliers and analyze suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Recommend 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
Education & Experience
A Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or technical field and zero (0) years of experience is required. 4+ years of Procurement experience accepted in lieu of Bachelors Degree.
Required Qualifications
Excellent time management skills
Solid communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to communicate across several levels of staff and customers/vendors
Strong team player
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionExhibit critical thinking and analytical skills
Desired Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Advanced Microsoft Word skills
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
Defense and Space Manufacturing
IT Services and IT Consulting
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