Administrative Assistant / Buyer

Posted:
7/20/2026, 5:29:03 AM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Administrative Assistant / Buyer position will report to the Procurement Lead and P2GLS/Amentum leadership. Will be responsible for Sourcing and Procuring Auto Parts and Construction materials. Will maintain CPSR audit ready Procurement files and or P-Card files. The Procurement Lead will assign daily tasks and will set priorities.   

  • Adhere to company and government processes, regulations.
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
  • Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals.

Responsibilities will include: 

  • Sourcing and awarding purchase orders.

  • Will maintain CPSR audit ready Procurement files. Your Procurement tasks will be assigned to you by the Procurement Lead, and he/she will set your priorities.    

  • Adhere to the Amentum Policies and Procedures and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

  • Administrative duties as required.

  • Maybe tased to work proposals, and additional duties and projects as assigned.


The Administrative Assistant / Buyer may be available within 2 hours to meet on the installation with APLS Leadership to discuss problem areas.

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • A minimum of (2) two years Procurement experience or four (4) years previous experience working in vehicle maintenance shops.

  • Four (4) years experience working on a U.S. Government contract is preferred.

  • Two (2) years in Procurement as a Buyer or a Sourcing Clerk.

  • Preferred knowledge of governing supply systems (e.g. GFEBS, GCSS - Army programs, MAXIMO and Cost Point).

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is required.

  • Excellent organizational, attention to details and time management skills.

  • Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

  • Valid driver's license.

  • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of employment is required.

 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

  • Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting contract responsibilities.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards.

  • Must be able to drive a vehicle and / or pickup truck to pick up parts and materials in and around Comayagua, Tegucigalpa, and San Pedro Sula as required.

 

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or four (4) years of procurement experience in lieu of a degree. 

 

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

 

Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

 

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

 

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

Amentum

Website: https://www.amentum.com/

Headquarter Location: Germantown, Maryland, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2020

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Security ⋅ Technical Support

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas