Purchasing Agent (Buyer) - Military Veterans
at Amentum
Union postion (TWU Local 526)
Pay rate: $28.41
Under supervision and general direction of the purchasing manager, coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for establishment. Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. May approve invoices for payment. May expedite delivery of goods to users. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications
• Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field.
o Additional experience may be substituted for education on the basis of two (2) years: experience for one (1) year of education.
• Ability to type a minimum of 55 WPM.
• Two years purchasing experience with a general range of commercial and industrial product knowledge.
• Must have knowledge and experience in the procedures and administration for subcontracts.
• Must possess strong computer skills to include practical experience working with spreadsheet and data base programs, including automated purchasing procedures and programs.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Kings Bay.
Physical Requirements
• Walking: Occasional
• Standing: Occasional
• Sitting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent (Keyboarding)
Personnel Protective Equipment will be required when accessing industrial areas.
Kings Bay Base, GA
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.