Entry-Level Procurement Agent-1
The Entry-Level Procurement Agent at Confidential Client supports the E7 program by managing day-to-day procurement activities including creating purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely and compliant acquisition of parts and services. This role involves supplier communication, onboarding, basic contract negotiations, and maintaining accurate procurement records, contributing to efficient supply chain operations within a defense and aerospace environment.
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What You’ll Do
The Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Procurement Agent to support day-to-day purchasing for program needs. Typical responsibilities include:
- Create and issue purchase orders in the procurement system per program and company policies.
- Monitor order status, track deliveries, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, quality, planning) to resolve routine delivery or documentation issues.
- Support supplier communication and onboarding: request quotes, confirm specifications, and document supplier commitments.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, update supplier and part data, and ensure documentation meets audit requirements.
- Support small sourcing actions and assist with basic negotiations under supervision.
- Assist with demand/supply review and gather data for supplier performance evaluation.
Location & Schedule
- Worksite: This position is 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK (the authoritative location for this listing).
- Shift: 1st shift, standard business hours.
- Travel: May require travel up to 10% of the time.
Compensation
- Summary pay range (Oklahoma City, OK): $54,400 - $67,200 per year.
- Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, and market factors. Benefits and other Total Rewards may be available and vary by eligibility.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–2 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or administrative experience (internships or co-op experience count).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with ERP or procurement systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
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1 year experience managing suppliers/vendors.
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1 year experience with proposal development and contract negotiations.
- Experience with U.S. Department of Defense contracts and various government contract types (Time & Materials, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred but not required).
Additional Information & Requirements
- Employment is contingent on satisfying the Confidential Client’s Conflict of Interest (COI) process.
- Relocation assistance is not provided; candidates must live locally or relocate at their own expense.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.
- This is a drug-free workplace; post-offer testing may include marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol per policy.
- This is a full-time position.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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