Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Amentum; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to support the DOE procurement program in Paducah, KY. The role involves supervising procurement activities, ensuring compliance with FAR/DEAR and DOE directives, and leading day-to-day procurement operations.

The incumbent will manage subcontract administration, assist in strategy development, and prepare for audits while interfacing with the DOE CO and internal teams. Strong leadership and compliance mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts or related field.

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, sole source justifications, 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.
• Support audit readiness and compliance with DOE procurement system reviews (e.g., PERT/CPSR).
• Serve as an interface with DOE Contracting Officer (CO), internal project teams, and functional organizations, and attend/present at periodic conferences.
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to procurement staff, support workload management and performance oversight.
• Act on behalf of the Procurement / Contracts Manager, as delegated.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Contracts

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Deputy Procurement/Contracts Manager to support the DOE procurement program in Paducah, KY. The role involves supervising procurement activities, ensuring compliance with FAR/DEAR and DOE directives, and leading day-to-day procurement operations.

The incumbent will manage subcontract administration, assist in strategy development, and prepare for audits while interfacing with the DOE CO and internal teams. Strong leadership and compliance mindset are essential.