Amentum is seeking talented procurement professionals to support a large USG Worldwide Logistics and Engineering Program, with primary location in Alexandria/Belvoir, VA. We are building a GSC Team to support this specific program and will consider any/all levels of experience, from Buyer Level II through Buyer Level IV.

These positions will be responsible for all phases of cradle-to-grave procurement, including acquisition planning, source selection, cost/price analysis, negotiation, post-award administration and closeout. Accountable for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. Expected to possess a solid understanding of government procurement, work independently while supporting a one-team approach, be solution-oriented, contribute meaningfully to team and/or organizational goals, demonstrate excellent judgement and business acumen, collaborate with stakeholders and other departments, identify risks and mitigation strategies, and potentially support special projects. 

Essential 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 information to the requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status, and assists with special requirements.
•    Adheres to Supply Chain Procurement procedures to assure follow-up and administration of purchase order files.
•    Reviews and processes purchase requisitions.
•    Assists in the preparation of procurement-centered reports. 
•    Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and executes purchase orders in accordance with Amentum procedures.
•    Evaluates proposals and quotations, determines offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and performs discussions and negotiations.
•    Provides pricing in support of Business Development efforts, as required.
•    Maintains procurement records in accordance with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) guidelines/controls. 
•    Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS, Agency-specific regulations, and Amentum policies and procedures for subcontracts and procurement.
•    Conducts purchase order file reviews in support of Government audits.
•    Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, and cancellations.
•    Interfaces and coordinates with subcontractors and service providers, as well as Amentum HR, Finance, AP, and Program teams. Participation in cross-functional collaboration and tiger teams. 
•    Supports small business goals on assigned subcontracts, coordinates with technical staff, maintains records, and participates in small business outreach activities.
•    Performs Purchase Order Closeout.
•    Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Buyer II
•    Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and two (2) years of experience in procurement, subcontracts, supply chain or related field; or a Master’s degree and one (1) year of related experience.
•    Two (2) years of experience in procurement or a related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required. 
•    Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof)
•    Must be a US Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance

Buyer III
•    Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and five (5) years of experience in procurement, subcontracts, supply chain or related field; or a Master’s degree and one (3) year of related experience.
•    Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required. 
•    Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof)
•    Must be a US Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance

Buyer IV
•    Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and eight (8) years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain or related field, or a Master’s degree and six (6) years of experience
•    Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college
•    Excellent communication and negotiation skills and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required. 
•    Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof)
•    Must be a US Citizen and hold an active Top Secret Clearance
 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for all positions:

•    Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module.
•    Process improvement experience in a recognized methodology (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO).
•    Experience with AMRO, IBM Maximo, Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint, Centresuite systems.
•    Capture and Proposal support experience. 
•    Experience negotiating agreements with commercial companies, non-profits, and universities.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

•    Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and be able to work under deadlines.
•    May be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice, which may include travel to austere environments under harsh living conditions.

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, gender identity, 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.