About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are currently seeking individuals to join our Supply Chain team in various Purchasing Support roles within our Procurement organizations.
The Purchasing Support positions are critical to the acquisition of goods and services that enable Sandia's mission. These roles support multiple functions across Procurement, including acquisition planning, subcontract placement and management, invoice review, contract closeout, and quality assurance. The selected candidates will collaborate closely with Sandia's scientific and engineering teams and other internal stakeholders to provide procurement expertise, ensure compliance, and minimize risk.
Key Responsibilities (Across All Roles)
Represent and commit Sandia through contract actions within assigned authority
Negotiate price, delivery, performance, and contract terms and conditions
Follow up on orders, verify delivery and payment, and maintain accurate records
Oversee contract administration from placement through final closeout
Coordinate procurement activities for assigned commodities, customer sets, or programs
Close contracts, reduce commitments, and follow up on invoicing and receipt of goods/services
Conduct research and recommend solutions to administrative and subcontract-related issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
Interact effectively with internal and external customers at all levels, building strong working relationships
Maintain knowledge of Sandia and NNSA policies, directives, and procurement procedures
Support other supply chain activities as requested
Role-Specific Functions
- Purchasing Support - Buyer Focus
Manage acquisition planning and subcontract placements
Negotiate and administer contracts ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
Collaborate with scientific and engineering teams to meet procurement needs
- Expert Invoice Reviewer / Contract Closeout Support
Review invoices for subcontracts with auditable pricing types
Resolve questioned costs and support subcontract closeout activities
Conduct compliance assessments and audits, report findings and follow up on corrective actions
Provide training on subcontract terms and discrepancies
Applicants on this requisition may be interviewed by multiple organizations at Sandia National Laboratories.
The selected applicant can be a remote worker located in any U.S. State or District of Columbia. Regular or periodic travel to your assigned work location may be required.
Salary Range:
$48,500 - $89,000
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require:
High school diploma plus 3 years of relevant experience
Ability to obtain and maintain DOE L-level or Q-level security clearance
Qualifications We Desire:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise resource planning systems
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply procurement policies, guidelines, and subcontract terms
Experience populating and querying databases
Experience conducting compliance assessments or audits
Experience training others on subcontract terms and discrepancies
About Our Team:
The Purchasing Support positions are critical to the acquisition of goods and services that enable Sandia's mission. These roles support multiple functions across Procurement, including acquisition planning, subcontract placement and management, invoice review, contract closeout, and quality assurance. The selected candidates will collaborate closely with Sandia's scientific and engineering teams and other internal stakeholders to provide procurement expertise, ensure compliance, and minimize risk.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Position Information:
This Limited Term Employee (LTE) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in LTE positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
Job ID: 699407
Job Family: SU
Regular/Temporary Position: T
Full/Part-Time Status: F
Benefits
- Worklife Balance
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Exceptional 401K Savings Plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- On-site Amenities
- Vacation Buy Plan
- Telecommuting Arrangements*
*with management approval
Life in New Mexico
- Affordable housing, reasonable cost of living
- Minimal traffic congestion compared to larger cities
- Outdoor recreation - Ski, snowboard, hike, etc.
- Experience rich culture and history
- International Balloon Fiesta
- Green chile - NM Cuisine
- Museums, Parks, Sports
Learn more about Life in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Resume / Application Best Practices
- At Sandia, recruiters manually review resumes on each job posting instead of using a resume screening software program
- Review the Sandia Resume Writing Best Practices Sheet before beginning your application
- By following the best practices outlined, this ensures that recruiters can accurately determine your qualifications for the position
High school diploma plus 3 years relevant experience; ability to obtain DOE L-level or Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required; ability to work remotely from any U.S. state or D.C.
Key Responsibilities
- negotiating contracts
- managing subcontracts
- reviewing invoices
Skills & Tools
Oracle
Job Details
- Category: Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 48,500 – 89,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Relocation assistance
About Sandia National Laboratories
The nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. — Industry: Research and Development