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SAIC

Procurement Analyst

SAIC, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Remote (Preference for candidates residing in or near South Carolina, Oak Ridge, TN or Huntsville, AL)

Clearance None required.

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 is seeking a proactive and adaptable experienced Procurement Analyst to join our dynamic Procurement Team. This role involves material purchasing management and administration of Firm‑Fixed Price (FFP) purchase orders in a fast‑paced and customer‑pressured environment. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential. Must be adaptable to frequent requirement changes and constant internal customer contact/pressure.

Key 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 contracts, ensuring alignment with end‑user requirements and procurement policies

Release Requests for Quotes (RFQs) in accordance with prime contract requirements

Administer purchase orders, including file maintenance and supplier management

Manage procurement‑related activities and supplier customer management, including negotiating price/cost and related terms

Analyze suppliers’ operations to determine pricing factors and ensure quality, reliability, and schedule compliance

Recommend suppliers and potential improvements to procurement processes and procedures

Conduct training and mentor other buyers

Support departmental goals and objectives as needed

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years or more of related procurement experience; Master’s degree and one (1) year of related experience. Additional 4+ years of procurement experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a technical field.

Required Skills

Material procurement experience in a high‑paced, quick‑turn, pressure‑filled environment

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Experience with cost/price analysis concepts and ability to implement solutions regarding complex supplier proposals and agreements

Experience issuing Purchase Orders via an ERP system

Experience issuing Credit Card orders and related periodic reconciliation efforts

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Exhibit critical thinking and analytical skills

Excellent time management skills

Solid communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to communicate across several levels of staff and customers/vendors

Ability to prepare, lead, and conduct status briefings; prepare and staff weekly updates

Desired Skills

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word

Experience with Costpoint

Experience with Build to Print Fabrication Requirements

Seniority Level Mid–Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain

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