Buyer II

Amentum is seeking a talented Buyer II to support the Intelligence and Cyber business group, with a primary location in the Williamsburg, VA area. This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate must work onsite for a minimum of two (2) days per week.

These positions will be responsible for all phases of cradle-to-grave procurement, including acquisition planning, source selection, cost/price analysis, negotiation, post-award administration, and closeout. Accountable for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. Expected to possess a solid understanding of government procurement, work independently while supporting a one-team approach, 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 potentially support special projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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 the 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.

• 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.

• Conducts purchase order file reviews in support of Government audits.

• 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.

• Performs Purchase Order Closeout.

• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and two (2) years of experience in procurement, subcontracts, supply chain, or related field; or a Master’s degree and one (1) year of related experience

• Two (2) years of experience in procurement or a related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required.

• Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for all positions:

• Experience with Costpoint or a similar ERP system, including the use of the purchasing module.

• Process improvement experience in a recognized methodology (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO).

• Experience with AMRO, IBM Maximo, Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint, Centre suite systems.

• Capture and Proposal support experience.

• Experience negotiating agreements with commercial companies, non-profits, and universities.

• An active Top Secret Clearance is preferred. Candidates without a clearance will be considered, but the candidate must have the ability to obtain/maintain a US government security clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Typical office environment with…