Buyer

Amentum; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a talented Buyer II to support the Intelligence and Cyber business group in the Northern Virginia area. This hybrid position may allow remote work for the right candidate, supporting cradle-to-grave procurement and government compliance.

The role requires gathering procurement data, negotiating with suppliers, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely and compliant purchases. A related degree and procurement experience are preferred, with potential for security

Qualifications

• Experience in cradle-to-grave procurement for government contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establishes sources of supply and negotiates price, delivery, and terms.
• Reviews requisitions, issues purchase orders, and tracks status.
• Prepare procurement reports and maintain CPSR-compliant records.
• Evaluate proposals, determine responsibility, and conduct negotiations.
• Interface with subcontractors, HR, Finance, and program teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Costpoint ERP

AMRO

IBM Maximo

Hyland OnBase

Unanet

IBM Cognos

Deltek Time and Expense

OnPoint

Centresuite

Job description

Amentum is seeking a talented Buyer II to support the Intelligence and Cyber business group, with a primary location in the Northern Virginia/Chantilly/Reston area. This will be a hybrid position. There is the possibility of working remotely with the right candidate. We are building a GSC Team to support specific programs.

This position 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 requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist 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, determine offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and perform 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, coordinate with technical staff, maintain records, and participate 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 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)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for all positions:

• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module.
• Experience with AMRO, IBM Maximo, Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint, Centresuite systems.
• Experience negotiating agreements with commercial companies.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US government Secret security clearance.

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.

Compensation Details:

$20,000-$200,000

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:

• 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.

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