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Amentum • Remote • Posted 7 days ago
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The Buyer II at Amentum is responsible for the procurement of materials, components, supplies, and services in accordance with procurement procedures, contract requirements, and federal acquisition regulations. This is a remote, US-based telework role requiring US citizenship. The position involves establishing sources of supply, negotiating prices and delivery dates, adhering to procurement procedures, and maintaining procurement records.
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. Coordinates requisition requirements with requester.
- Assists in the preparation of Procurement centered reports.
- Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and executes purchase orders in accordance with DI 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related area, or two years of relevant experience for each year of college required.
- Three years of experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a government environment.
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred.
- 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.
About Amentum
Amentum is a global technical and engineering services company that supports critical programs across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment sectors. They provide expertise in engineering, project management, and solutions integration for government and commercial customers, with a strong focus on mission success. Amentum offers services such as facility maintenance, integrated facility management, and supply chain management, serving various sectors including Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Energy, Homeland Security, and international markets like Australia and the United Kingdom.
Full Job Description
The **Buyer II** 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. T **his is a remote-US - telework role. This position requires US citizenship.**
**Principal Accountabilities**
+ 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. Coordinates requisition requirements with requester.
+ Assists in the preparation of Procurement centered reports.
+ Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and executes purchase orders in accordance with DI 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.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Knowledge & Skills**
+ 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.).
+ Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
**Experience & Education**
+ 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.**
+ Certification(s) in Procurement desirable.
+ US Citizenship is required.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
Labor Law Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs)
EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
**Principal Accountabilities**
+ 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. Coordinates requisition requirements with requester.
+ Assists in the preparation of Procurement centered reports.
+ Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and executes purchase orders in accordance with DI 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.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Knowledge & Skills**
+ 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.).
+ Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.
**Experience & Education**
+ 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.**
+ Certification(s) in Procurement desirable.
+ US Citizenship is required.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
Labor Law Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs)
EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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