Buyer III

Purpose and Scope: Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA, Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

This position will provide support to multiple programs. The primary program will be the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP) and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) program. Amentum provides specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s ICITAP and OPDAT programs. ICITAP and OPDAT are a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.

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The Buyer III will be responsible for all phases of purchase order, cradle to grave, to include acquisition planning, source selection, cost/price analysis, negotiation, post-award administration and closeout. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. This is a mid/senior level position that will be expected to possess a solid understanding of government subcontracting, work independently with minimal instruction, 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 support special projects.

• 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 assists 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, determines offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and performs discussions and negotiations.
• Makes procurement decisions based on best value, price, schedule, and terms.
• 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.
• Assists with developing logistics and delivery plans for international shipments and coordinates with program and customer teams for successful deliveries.
• Conducts purchase order file reviews in support of Government audits.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.
• 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, coordinates with technical staff, maintains records, and participates in small business outreach activities.
• Assists with the administration of Independent Consultant agreements.
• Performs Purchase Order Closeout.
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, and five (5) years of experience in…