This position is responsible for procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with procurement procedures, contract requirements and federal acquisition regulations. Works with local and international suppliers to formulate purchase agreements and arrange shipment and receipt of materials for assigned program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews requisitions and works with requisitioners to resolve any unclear requirements and processes orders in accordance with company requirements and within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Obtains material from supplier 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.
• Obtain multiple quotes for supplies and services to establish competitive pricing benchmarks. Obtain vendor set up information and help set up new vendors in compliance with Government and Amentum requirements.
• Award purchase orders in accordance with the FAR. Prepare orders and follows up on orders to expedited delivery and shipment. Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order.
• Maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation. Will perform other position-related duties as assigned.
• Communicate Purchase Order/ project status with the end-user and or customer.  
• 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.
• Work with all project departments to sure overall success of enterprise operations.
• Review vendors invoices for accuracy and work with accounts payable to resolve any issues for payment processing.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 3+ years of relevant experience with Master’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• FAR knowledge.
• DOD Procurement experience.
• Knowledge and Experience with the Service Contracts Act (SCA)
• Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. (Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local candidates willing to support a hybrid role: 2–3 days in onsite in Houston, TX once office is open; remote until and otherwise.

Compensation Details:

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.