IT Category Buyer

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 Details:

$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:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.