Lead Buyer

Lead Buyer

Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA., Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents.

This position will provide support to multiple programs. The primary program will be the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP) and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) program. Amentum provides specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division's ICITAP and OPDAT programs. ICITAP and OPDAT are a cornerstone of America's global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.

The Lead Buyer will be responsible for all phases of purchase order and Independent Consultant Agreement (ICA) 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 is a senior level position that will be expected to possess a wide range of experience and advanced understanding of government purchasing, work independently, and develop solutions to resolve complex issues, lead junior and mid-level staff, identify and lead process improvement projects, lead efforts to support team and organizational goals, exercise excellent judgement and business acumen, frequently collaborates with stakeholders, other departments, and senior leadership. Represent Global Supply Chain Management and partner with Capture Teams, Business Development, and Functional Area leads on strategy from capture phase through purchase order execution and delivery to end users.

Essential Responsibilities :

• 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 agreements, coordinate with technical staff, maintain records, and participate in small business outreach activities.
• Performs Purchase Order Closeouts.
• Manage team of 3-4 buyers / SCAs.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

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Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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.