Job Title: Buyer II
Location: Alice Springs, NT, Australia
Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project management, and solutions integration. We are committed to creating a safer, smarter, and cleaner world through innovation and a strong culture of ethics, safety, and inclusivity.
Amentum values operational excellence and successful project execution.
The Role
Purpose and Scope:
The Buyer II manages all aspects of purchase order administration from initiation to closeout, ensuring compliance with government policies and assisting remote subcontract administrators with purchase creation.
Responsibilities:
* Establish sources of supply, negotiate prices and delivery commitments, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
* Communicate procurement actions and status to requesters and assist with special requirements.
* Follow Supply Chain Procurement procedures for purchase order administration.
* Review and process requisitions, prepare procurement reports, and contact suppliers for bids and purchase execution.
* Evaluate proposals, negotiate, and make procurement decisions based on value, price, and terms.
* Support business development with pricing information and maintain procurement records per CPSR guidelines.
* Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, agency regulations, and company policies for subcontracts and procurements.
* Support audits through purchase order file reviews and collaborate with various teams and subcontractors.
* Support small business initiatives and perform purchase order closeouts.
* Adhere to environmental, health, safety, and quality standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Minimum Essential:
o Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement or business administration.
o Experience with subcontract types and procurement software, including SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
o Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Desirable:
o Experience with US FAR regulations, SAP, and security requirements.
o Knowledge of government and defense contracting and project management principles.
Ticket and License: Driver's license required.
Work Environment, Physical and Mental Demands:
Ability to lift up to 10 kg and work indoors with frequent sitting.
Statement of Work Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English.
EHS Requirements:
All personnel must comply with site environmental, health, and safety standards, including reporting unsafe acts, completing safety procedures, and stopping unsafe work.
Quality:
Employees must adhere to the Amentum Quality Program to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with quality standards and contractual obligations.