Amentum seeks a Buyer II.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

This position is located near our Amentum headquarters facility in Chantilly, VA. This role is a HYBRID role (work on-site and remote-telework).  US Citizenship is required. The willingness and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance is required. No clearance is required to start.

We are seeking a Buyer II which will be responsible for the procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with Procurement procedures, contract requirements and federal acquisition regulations.

What You'll Do:

• Establishes source of supply, negotiates price, delivery date, and other necessary commitments based upon authorized requisition and will comply with company policies and federal regulations.
• Provides guidance and information to the 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 company 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 the establishment of new or existing suppliers.
• Interfaces with Procurement leadership to provide status, input, and communicates with other departments.
• Responsible for compliance with procurement procedures in maintaining an approved Purchasing system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) + years of experience in a buyer or procurement role, preferably in a government environment.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.  
• US Citizenship is required.
• The ability and willingness to obtain/maintain a secret level clearance is required. No clearance is required to start.
• Certification(s) in Procurement is desired but not required.
• This is a HYBRID role (work on-site and remote-telework). On-site work is at our Chantilly, VA office.

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work extended hours at times, often with short notice, to meet deadlines. Extended hours may include late nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

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.