Buyer III, Supply Chain Strategy and Growth

Amentum - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Olympia, WA

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. This role 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 III will 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, and complete Bills of Materials (BoMs) in coordination with pricing and business development. The Buyer III will 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. This role will serve as a business advisor to internal customers, providing alternative solutions to requested items when such solutions would provide a benefit to the Company, such as enhanced performance, cost savings, or positive schedule impact. Negotiation of all aspects of procurements, including price, payment and delivery terms, quality requirements, and other factors with suppliers to achieve the best value procurement possible is also a key responsibility. The Buyer III will coordinate the vetting of potential partners following standard practices and ensure suppliers meet the minimum requirements of being an approved supplier. Following guidance from Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and Pricing management teams, the Buyer III will obtain pricing, past performance, and technical information from suppliers for Amentum proposals. Additionally, this role will 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. The position requires the ability to listen, diagnose, and work in a team environment to create solutions, along with effective teambuilding and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders with competing interests while maintaining compliance. Other position-related duties may be assigned or requested.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Development group in obtaining pricing for proposal efforts.
• Establish Blanket Purchase Agreements when suitable for recurring material requirements.
• Assist with the development of procurement strategy and specific supplier strategies.
• Develop sourcing lists for various commodities to support RFIs, RFQs, 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.
• 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.
• Follow guidance from Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and Pricing management team to obtain pricing, past performance, and technical information from suppliers for 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.
• 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).
• Ability to 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.