Procurement Support Specialist 2

Amentum is seeking a Procurement Support Specialist for the Las Vegas, NV area. This is a mid-level position supervised by the site Production Control Supervisor.

About the role

Works with government representatives, technicians, and supervisors in all phases of purchase requisition creation and administration. Responsible for ensuring purchase requisitions comply with government policies and procedures. Expected to possess a general understanding of government purchasing, work independently with some supervision, be solution-oriented, and contribute to team and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes purchase requisitions.
• Provides information to requesters, including communication of procurement actions or status, and assists with special requirements.
• Adheres to Supply Chain Procurement procedures to ensure certain acquisition purchase requisitions are routed through Main Base Supply.
• Assists in the preparation of procurement-centered reports.
• Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and prepares administrative forms and documents.
• Works with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of products for stock and to satisfy immediate customer demands.
• Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS and Agency-specific regulations.
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as part of a work group or team.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, and cancellations.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Provides input to overall procurement strategy and supports the development of new capable suppliers.
• Monitors performance to procurement goals and objectives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Assists warehouse personnel with processing re-supply purchase requisitions.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• At least two years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Proficient in basic office software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Ability to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment; however, the successful candidate may work in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The role may involve exposure to disagreeable fumes, cuts, bruises from using tools in close quarters, and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers.

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.
• Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud or may include unsafe conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 15 days of paid time off.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Pay

$70,000 - $85,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.