Procurement Jobs in Hampton, VA

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The successful candidate will join the Business Office Group to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Subcontracts Manager.

All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will perform purchasing of products that may be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS), non-part numbered/high tech or custom developed products, and services appropriate to purchase orders within approved thresholds.

- Establish competition for purchasing

- Maintain extensive vendor source database

- Support the procurement department by keeping abreast of new products and services

- Analyze vendor supplied proposals and pricing, discounts, and delivery dates

- Determine appropriate procurement sources and justify the price is fair and reasonable

- Responsible for coordinating between vendor sources and the requesting department/source

- Prepare, obtain, and maintain required documentation including but not limited to vendor information and status forms, purchase orders, subcontracts, specifications, Terms and Conditions, Certifications, deliverables and supporting documentation utilizing standard forms and negotiated terms and conditions

- Monitor delivery for conformance to the PO/Subcontract

Administer Wage Scale information

- Invoice subcontractor certified payrolls and subcontractor and PO files from "cradle to grave"

Qualifications
- US Citizenship required.

- Requires six (6) years of progressive and relevant experience in purchasing / material acquisition, or business office management. College courses, or degree, in business administration or appropriate discipline may be substituted for progressive experience.

- Proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Requires good oral and written communication skills and analytical capability.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:
Office environment (90%). Travel between various facilities is required and may bring exposure to loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation (10%)

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and be able to lift up to 35 lbs. May be exposed to areas of high noise levels (15%)

Equipment and Machines:
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, copier, etc.) (90%)

Safety and personal protective equipment (10%)

Attendance:
Regular attendance mandatory (100%)
Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<5%)

Other Essential Functions:

• Citizenship required.
• Valid Real ID compliant identification –
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward 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.
• The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
• Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Compensation Details:

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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:

09/14/2026 - Until Filled

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.

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