Amentum is seeking a dedicated, energetic, motivated Buyer 1 to help our Procurement supporting our Commercial Operations & Maintenance Business.

The Buyer 1 coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews requisition and negotiates within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Obtains material from supplier at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prepare orders and follows up on orders to expedited delivery and shipment.
• Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Develop and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• Prepare purchase orders using MP2 5.0.
• Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance.
• Discuss 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.
• Approve invoices for payment.
• Perform duties within 95% accuracy.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college university and/or equivalent experience;
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Must have computer skills, database knowledge, solid communication skills to communicate with Internal Customers and External Vendors.
• Individual must be able to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Maximo, OnPoint, Costpoint and Microsoft Suite

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.