Buyer III

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week on-site at our Annapolis Junction, MD office and working from home the other days.  Position requires US Citizenship and requires the ability/willingness to obtain a security clearance. Experience with construction subcontracts including knowledge of Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act is required.

The Buyer III is responsible for all phases of purchase order administration, 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- level position that will be expected to possess a wide range of experience and understanding of government purchasing, work independently, and develop solutions to resolve issues, manage efforts to support team and organizational goals, exercise excellent judgement and business acumen, frequently collaborates with stakeholders, other departments, and leadership. Represent Global Supply Chain Management and partner with Capture Teams, Business Development, and Functional Area leads on strategy from capture phase through purchase order execution.  This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a week on-site at our Annapolis Junction, MD office and working from home the other days.  Position requires US Citizenship and requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. Experience with construction subcontracts including knowledge of Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act is required.

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 requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist 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, determine offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and perform 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.
• 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, coordinate with technical staff, maintain records, and participate in small business outreach activities.
• Performs Purchase Order Closeouts.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field, and five (5) years of experience in subcontracts, procurement or supply chain or related field, or a Master’s and three (3) years is required.
• Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and advanced 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).
• Experience with construction subcontracts including knowledge of Davis Bacon Act and Service Contract Act is required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• We will sponsor you for a clearance (at least a Secret level).

Preferred Skills:

• Active Clearance is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module.
• Experience with Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint.
• Capture and Proposal support experience.

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