Senior Buyer III – Secret Clearance | Hybrid

Amentum; Texas; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Buyer III for an on-site role near Odon, IN with remote/hybrid options. The Buyer will support NSWC Crane programs, manage procurement, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate bids to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of purchasing experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, and must possess an active U.S. government SECRET clearance. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of purchasing experience or a Master's degree and 3+ years.
• Active U.S. government SECRET security clearance required.
• US citizenship required to maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a variety of materials, supplies and services.
• Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.

Skills

Procurement

Bid evaluation

Supplier negotiation

Vendor management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Buyer III for an on-site role near Odon, IN with remote/hybrid options. The Buyer will support NSWC Crane programs, manage procurement, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate bids to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of purchasing experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, and must possess an active U.S. government SECRET clearance. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 remote.