Buyer - Mid Level

Amentum is looking for a Buyer - Mid Level to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. In this role, you will be responsible for all phases of the procurement cycle to include purchasing materials, components, supplies and/or simple services for the company in accordance with Supply Chain Management procedures, contract requirements. This is a mid-level position that will be expected to possess a solid understanding of government procurement processes, work independently with minimal instruction, be solution-oriented, contribute meaningfully to team and/or organizational goals, demonstrate good judgement and business acumen, collaborates with stakeholders and other departments when needed.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

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 requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist with special requirements.

• Review and process purchase requisitions.

• Assists in the preparation of procurement centered reports.

• Contacts suppliers, secures bids and executes purchase orders in accordance with Amentum procedures.

• Evaluate proposals and quotations, determine offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and perform discussions and negotiations.

• Makes procurement decisions based on best value, price, schedule, and terms.

• Provides support of Business Development efforts as required.

• Adheres to Procurement procedures to assure follow-up and administration of purchase order files.

• Maintains procurement records in accordance with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) guidelines/controls.

• Support small business goals on assigned purchase orders, coordinate with technical staff, maintain records, and participate in small business outreach activities.

• Understanding of federal procurement compliance and file structure.

• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.

• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.

• Interacts with Accounts Payable to assist and ensure completion of purchase order/invoice processing cycle.

• Performs Purchase Order Closeout and other duties as assigned.

• A clear understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and experience in applying it to procurement requirements.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and 5+ years of experience in federal subcontracts, procurement, supply chain or related field, or a master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, is required.

• 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.  

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module.

• Process improvement experience in a recognized methodology (Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO).

• Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.

• Experience with DynCorp MRO, IBM Maximo, Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint, Centre suite systems.

• Capture and Proposal support experience.

• Specialized knowledge to include Construction, Davis Bacon Act, Service Contract Act/Wage Determination, Collective Bargaining Agreements.

• Active Secret security clearance, preferred.

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 on short notice to 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.