Experience | Passion | PurposeBuyer III | Alice Springs, NT Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world.
Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference.
Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity.
Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Buyer III to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.THE ROLEPURPOSE AND SCOPE 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 role will also assist remote subcontract administrators with the creation of purchases orders.
Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to the following: 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.
Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirements Any other reasonable duties as requested QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Essential Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years' Equivalent demonstrated experience in Subcontracts, Procurement and Contract Management or Business Administration 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).
Desirable Demonstrated experience and competence in purchasing.
Working knowledge of and familiarity with the US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Working knowledge of SAP.
Knowledge and understanding of security requirements as they apply to the procurement process EXPERIENCE – Minimum Essential 3 years – experience in purchasing with a broad technical understanding of programs of similar size and complexity.
High level communication skills, detail orientation and the preparation of communications are critical to successful performance.
Knowledge of or experience in contracting with Government and/or major Defence contracts.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience utilizing Project Management principles.
Experience with the negotiation and administration of contracts and supplier agreements.
Working knowledge of word processing, database, spreadsheets, and integrated software applications are required.
TICKET and LICENCEMinimum Essential Drivers LicenseWORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS• The ability to lift items up to 10kgs independently• This position involves frequent sitting and is typically based indoorsSTATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS• At least 18 years of age.• Able to fluently read, write and speak EnglishEHS REQUIREMENTAll Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements.
While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for: Completing work tasks in a safe manner Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to "STOP WORK" if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment Quality RequirementQuality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.For further information contact ****** will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.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, gender identity, 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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