Buyer III, Supply Chain Strategy and Growth

Amentum - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Indianapolis, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Amentum is seeking a Buyer III, Supply Chain Strategy and Growth to join our Team! This position is CONUS remote with minimal travel requirements. Under general direction, the Buyer III will source a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services to support proposals. US Citizenship is required, and this position is approved for Remote-Telework. The Buyer III will support the Business Development group in obtaining pricing for proposal efforts, establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements when suitable for recurring material requirements, and will be available to support transitions of new prime contracts for Amentum. The Buyer III - Strategy and Growth will assist with the development of procurement strategy, specific supplier strategies, and bid details for new business opportunities. The position is expected to have proposal support experience and be comfortable working in a dynamic and demanding environment. Essential responsibilities include applying sound procurement techniques to support acquisition planning, acquisition strategies, and subsequent acquisition of materials and simple services. The Buyer will maintain a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices, develop sourcing lists for various commodities, qualify potential suppliers, and review solicitation responses. Additionally, the Buyer III will serve as a business advisor to internal customers, negotiate all aspects of procurements, coordinate the vetting of potential partners, and assist in the development of databases and tools that access historical pricing and SOWs to expedite the procurement process. The role requires effective teambuilding and negotiation skills, the ability to influence stakeholders, and the performance of all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Responsibilities

• Apply sound procurement techniques to support acquisition planning, acquisition strategies, and subsequent acquisition of materials and simple services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and standard commercial procurement practices.
• Develop sourcing lists for various commodities to support the development of requests for information (RFIs), quotations (RFQs), proposals (RFPs), and invitations to bid.
• Complete Bills of Materials (BoMs) in coordination with pricing and business development.
• Qualify potential suppliers.
• Review solicitation responses and perform relevant analyses including price and cost, Statement of Work compliance, delivery terms, payment terms, and other terms and conditions of the procurement.
• Serve as a business advisor to internal customers, providing alternative solutions to requested items when beneficial to the company.
• Negotiate all aspects of procurements including price, payment and delivery terms, quality requirements, and other factors with suppliers.
• Coordinate the vetting of potential partners following standard practices and ensure suppliers meet the minimum requirements of being an approved supplier.
• Follow guidance from Global Supply Chain, Business Development and Pricing management team to obtain pricing, past performance and technical information from suppliers for Amentum proposals.
• Assist in the development of databases and/or tools that access historical pricing and SOWs to expedite the procurement process.
• Leverage best practices and provide guidance on prioritizing efforts to shape competitive bid and overall procurement strategy.
• Listen, diagnose and work in a team environment to create solutions.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline is required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years purchasing experience in support of a Federal prime contract in a CPSR compliant environment.
• Experience supporting material sourcing for proposal support.
• Experience managing strategic purchasing agreements (i.e., blanket purchase agreements).
• Proficient in basic office software applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Costpoint ERP platform is desired.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with competing interests.