Buyer

Purpose/Scope

The Buyer is responsible for procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with Procurement procedures, contract requirements and federal acquisition regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establishes source of supply, negotiates price, delivery date, and other necessary commitments based upon authorized requisition and complies with company policies and federal regulations.
• Provides guidance and information to requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist with special or complex requirements.
• Adheres to Procurement procedures to assure follow-up and administration of purchase order and subcontract files.
• Covers requisition requirements with requester.
• Aids in the preparation of Procurement centered reports.
• Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and executes purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and executes purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Negotiate price, delivery, and terms with approved prospective suppliers.
• Maintains procurement records in accordance with procedures.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member as assigned.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, and losses, return of materials, over-shipments, and cancellations.
• Provides pricing in support of Business Development or proposal efforts as required.
• May require site visits in support of establishment of new or existing suppliers.
• Interfaces with Procurement leadership to provide status, input, and communicates with other departments.
• Responsible for compliance of procurement procedures in maintaining an approved Purchasing system.

  Minimum Knowledge

  • Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related area.
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience above that which is required for the role may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a government environment.
  • Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
  • Certification(s) in Procurement desirable.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with suppliers.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, works with little supervision and well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications (ex: Word, Excel, etc.).

  Other Responsibilities

  • Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
  • Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
  • Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

  Work Environment

  CONUS: Generally, works in normal office environment, but may be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice, to austere environments, under harsh living conditions.

  Additional Information

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related area.
  • Minimum Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a government environment.
  • Additional Experience/Education: Two (2) years of relevant experience above that which is required for the role may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
  • Additional Certifications: Certification(s) in Procurement desirable.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with suppliers.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, works with little supervision and well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of FAR: Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred.
  • Microsoft Applications Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications (ex: Word, Excel, etc.).
  • Clearance Requirement: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
  • Compensation: $33.95 per hour.
  • Benefits: Includes health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching), educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Timeline: Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.
  • EEO Statement: Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.