What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer 1 position at Amentum?
This position is based in the Las Vegas, NV area and not eligible for remote work.
Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties.
Essential Responsibilities:
Reviews requisition and negotiates within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Obtains material from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Analyzes billing validation and verification reports to ensure compliance with subcontract terms.
Must be familiar with cost plus, firm fixed price, BPA, labor hour and requirements type contracting.
Prepares and follows up on orders to expedite delivery and shipment. Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order. Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
Develop and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation. Will perform other position-related duties as assigned.
Prepare purchase orders using MP2 5.0.
Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance.
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Approve invoices for payment.
Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Perform duties within 95% accuracy.
Perform other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Must have computer skills, database knowledge. Individual must be able to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission proportions, percentages, area circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must have a valid state issued driver’s license.
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a US Government security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasionally exposed to moderate noise occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds. Constant sitting while using a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication and constant mental alertness. Must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. May be required to bend, kneel, and reach.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.
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Salary : $54,200 - $68,600