Purchasing Agent

Amentum is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

About the Role

Under supervision and general direction of the purchasing manager, the Purchasing Agent coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for the establishment. The role involves reviewing requisitions, obtaining product/service information from vendors, selecting products for purchase, preparing purchase orders or bid requests, negotiating contracts, maintaining procurement records, discussing defective or unacceptable goods/services, and approving invoices for payment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price
• Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• May approve invoices for payment
• May expedite delivery of goods to users

Qualifications / Education / Experience

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Additional experience may be substituted for education on the basis of two (2) years; experience for one (1) year of education
• Ability to type a minimum of 55 WPM
• Two years purchasing experience with a general range of commercial and industrial product knowledge
• Knowledge and experience in the procedures and administration for subcontracts
• Strong computer skills to include practical experience working with spreadsheet and database programs, including automated purchasing procedures and programs
• Valid state driver's license
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization

Physical Requirements

• Walking: Occasional
• Standing: Occasional
• Sitting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent (Keyboarding)

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.
• 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 their job.

Compensation Details

$78,392.33

Note

US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. This timeline may change based on business needs.