Purchasing Specialist

Amentum is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for a position on Kauai, HI. Supporting the Contracts and Purchasing Department. Under minimum supervision and assignment from Lead Technician, will negotiate and purchase from vendors and/or subcontractors for materials and services as required. Perform purchasing administrative tasks as needed to support the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Project. The candidate shall possess working knowledge and be capable, under guidance, and performing other related tasks as a Purchasing Specialist. The position is located at PMRF on the island of Kauai, Hawaii and is not eligible as a remote position. Purchasing Specialist supporting Contracting Services, as well as being cross-trained and cross-utilized in other departments.

Responsibilities

Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Quotes (RFQs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and any other types of agreements as allowed in FAR Part 13.
• Identify sources of supply to meet availability and competitive pricing favorable to the company and the Government.
• Ensure compliance with company policies as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Analyze quotations for repair transactions and issue orders up to authorized purchase limits for vendor repairs.
• Document rationale for vendor/subcontractor selection; exercise discretion and independent judgement while performing price and cost analysis; conducting negotiations, preparing, processing, and issuing purchase orders.
• Perform follow-up and closeout efforts for purchase orders.
• Familiar with Government requirements for subcontracting with small, small disadvantaged, veteran, women-owned, Hub zone businesses; assist company in meeting its small business goals.
• Interface with Koa Lani and Government personnel to provide status of purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Perform purchasing data entry, filing, scanning, and obtaining of signatures as assigned by the Contract Manager.
• Organize and complete purchasing files according to requirements checklists.  Research and secure missing documentation.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling 1-10 lbs.
• Work positions requirements: walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, cramped, and work requiring repeated stooping or frequent climbing.
• Customer contact, extended workday, field assignment, and inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in purchasing or related field is required.
• Must possess the following PC skills:

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Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government procurement and subcontracting systems, policies, and procedures.

Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a US Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment. 

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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