Buyer

Amentum

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team with the Business Management Office.

The selected candidate will:

Purchase, fully document, and assemble files for commercial purchase orders following company procedures and federal acquisition regulations

Frequently utilize models or templates for use in awarding blanket purchase agreements for commercial items and services

Utilize the companys credit card to procure items at, or below, the government’s micro-purchase level

Process, administer, and manage Intercompany Work Authorization (IWAs) for work between various company entities

Process, administer, and manage Non-Disclosure Agreements that may also require coordination with the companys Legal

Routinely access, track, and evaluate suppliers’ quality and delivery performance

Analyze market trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment reconciliations, and maintain necessary records

Prepare requests for proposal packages, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations of pricing and other provisions

Take part in the initiation and subsequently perform small business outreach activities aimed at increasing small business participation

Develop and maintain metrics and other required procurement and subcontract reports

Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidates experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and normally possesses 3 years of work experience

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Familiar of Federal Acquisition Regulations and federal contracting.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Requisition Preferences:

Requires a bachelors degree in an accredited four (4) year college or university program in a related area

Prior experience working in a NASA environment and enterprise management systems

Procurement experience working in the NASA environment.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

Excellent personal and professional career growth

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance following an established work schedule is critical. The ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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