Deputy Procurement & Contracts Lead

Amentum; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager in Paducah, KY to support the Procurement/Contracts Manager in executing and overseeing our procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives.

This working supervisor role awards and administers subcontracts and purchase orders, providing day-to-day leadership to procurement personnel and ensuring activities are auditable and aligned with mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Contracts.
• Experience overseeing procurement lifecycles and subcontract administration.
• Knowledge of FAR/DEAR and DOE procurement directives.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement lifecycle activities including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, administration, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, DOE directives, and internal procurement procedures.
• Review and approve procurement documentation, including price reasonableness determinations and source selection records.
• Assist in acquisition strategy development, including contract type selection and evaluation methodologies.
• Oversee subcontract administration activities, including modifications, funding actions, and closeout.
• Ensure proper flow-down of required FAR/DEAR clauses.

Skills

Procurement leadership

DOE FAR/DEAR knowledge

Contract administration

Compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Contracts

Job description

Amentum seeks a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager in Paducah, KY to support the Procurement/Contracts Manager in executing and overseeing our procurement and subcontracting program in compliance with FAR, DEAR, and DOE directives.

This working supervisor role awards and administers subcontracts and purchase orders, providing day-to-day leadership to procurement personnel and ensuring activities are auditable and aligned with mission requirements.