Buyer III - Chantilly, United States - Amentum

Description

Amentum seeks a **Buyer III** responsible for all phases of agreement life-cycle management (purchase order and non-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 Amentum 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.

**This is a remote-telework opportunity. US Citizenship is required to apply.**

**Essential Responsibilities:**

+ Establishes source of supply, negotiates price, delivery date, and other necessary commitments based upon authorized requisition/direction and complies with company policies and federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, and other agency specific regulations).

+ Provides information to stakeholders that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist with special requirements.

+ Adheres to Supply Chain Procurement procedures to assure maintenance and administration of purchase order files that are compliant with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), DCMA/DCAA, and other auditing bodies guidelines/controls.

+ Assists in the preparation of procurement centered reports, data calls, and audit requests.

+ 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.

+ Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) administration, ensures that all necessary data is entered and maintained in automated systems; provides feedback on data quality and system/ process improvement opportunities; provides data output to managers/leaders.

+ Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.

+ Manages suppliers performance, 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 Functional (Finance, AP, etc.) 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 Closeout.

**Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

+ 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 Masters degree and three (3) years of experience.

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

+ Clear and concise communication skills, with experience presenting to senior management levels

+ Working knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required. Power BI a plus.

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

+ **US Citizenship is required to apply**

**Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

+ Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module.

+ Experience with AMRO, Hyland OnBase, , IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense.

May be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.

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