IT Category Buyer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an IT Category Buyer to manage supplier sourcing, relationships, and product knowledge within IT categories. This remote-telework role requires US citizenship and working from within the United States.

You will execute RFQs, negotiate terms, onboard suppliers, and monitor KPI-driven performance while ensuring cost reductions, schedule adherence, and compliant procurement practices across IT categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with 5+ years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience leading negotiations and complex sourcing deals.
• US citizenship required; remote-telework within the US.

Responsibilities

• Support IT category procurement with volume leverage to reduce costs.
• Execute RFQs, bidding, supplier evaluation and negotiations.
• Onboard new suppliers to meet cost, quality, service goals.
• Analyze spend data and market conditions to guide sourcing.
• Maintain POs, pricing, lead times, and contracts in systems.
• Manage supplier performance indicators and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other teams for smooth material flow.
• Ensure continuity of supply and mitigate disruptions.
• Support internal and external audits of procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

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. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration, and well-being are integral to success.

Amentum seeks an IT Category Buyer who will be responsible for supplier sourcing, relationship management and product knowledge within one or more assigned IT category groupings. Identify, develop and maintain relationships with suppliers using procurement best practices that meet established service and performance standards. Accountable for supplier agreements and developing contingency plans to ensure critical supply needs are met. Responsible for purchasing operations in medium spend/medium complex categories. US Citizenship is required. This is a remote-telework role, you must work and live within the US to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Procurement & Sourcing Support procurement operations for assigned IT categories focused on leveraging volume, knowledge and capability to achieve cost reduction, supplier consolidation, lead‑time reduction, and supplier quality improvement.
• Execute purchasing activities including RFQs, competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and negotiations.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support cost, quality, and service goals.
• Analyze spending data and market conditions to recommend sourcing strategies.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and contract terms in procurement systems.
• Supplier Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance and compliance.
• Monitor supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) (on time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct periodic business reviews with suppliers and support supplier improvement initiatives.
• Cost Control & Negotiation Develop knowledge of market conditions that affect overall cost, lead time, and availability of products.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost‑savings targets.
• Support budgeting activities with accurate forecasting and spend analysis.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through alternative sourcing, value engineering, or process improvements.
• Operational Support Support purchasing operations for assigned IT categories focused on leveraging volume, knowledge and capability to achieve cost reduction, supplier consolidation, lead‑time reduction, and supplier quality improvement.
• Support business units with resolving quality and delivery issues, and ensuring that supplies meet all program schedules resulting from source selection.
• Applies change management tools and best practices to ensure the realization of business benefits for key initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure seamless material flow.
• Resolve purchasing‑related issues, including delivery delays, supplier discrepancies, and invoice mismatches.
• Ensure continuity of supply of critical materials and mitigate risks associated with supply disruptions.
• Compliance & Documentation Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of quotes, contracts, supplier certifications, and other purchasing documentation.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred. Advanced knowledge of operations management and supply chain processes in a large organization. Basic knowledge of business law, contractual terms and conditions, and how to mitigate risk. Ability to make sound business judgments related to strategic supply philosophies and initiatives. Ability to synthesize and analyze data (financial or other) to draw conclusions and develop recommendations. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts. Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective negotiation skills. Strong project management skills to properly plan, launch and execute projects. Proven organizational and planning skills to prioritize and balance multiple projects. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including spreadsheet development. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, Deltek Costpoint, etc.).

Qualifications

Typically, bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related field, and five (5) years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain or related field, or a master’s degree and three (3) years of experience. Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related fields may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college. CPM/AAPICS certifications are preferred. Proven experience leading negotiations and implementing supply chain deals. US Citizenship is required to apply. This is a remote-telework role, you must work and live within the US to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, automation, or advanced analytics
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP/purchasing systems.
• Experience with process improvement and quality frameworks (Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO).
• Knowledge of various award types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof).
• Experience with AMRO, IBM Maximo, Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint, Centresuite systems.
• Capture and Proposal support experience.
• Specialized procurement knowledge in areas such as Information Technology, Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing.

Compensation

$90K - 120K 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/

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