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This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days in the office at our Annapolis Junction, MD office. Position requires US Citizenship and requires the ability/willingness to obtain a security clearance.

The Buyer IV is responsible for all phases of purchase order 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, mentor 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. This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days in the office at our Annapolis Junction, MD office. Position requires US Citizenship and requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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 subcontracts, coordinate with technical staff, maintain records, and participate in small business outreach activities.

• Performs Purchase Order Closeouts.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field, and eight (8) years of experience in subcontracts, procurement or supply chain or related field, or a Master’s and five (5) years is required.

• Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and advanced knowledge of Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required.

• Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof).

• US Citizenship

• We will sponsor you for a clearance (at lease a Secret level).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Active Clearance is preferred but not required

• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP system, to include use of the purchasing module.

• Process improvement experience in a recognized methodology (Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO).

• Experience with AMRO, IBM Maximo, Hyland OnBase, Unanet, IBM Cognos, Deltek Time and Expense, OnPoint, Centresuite systems

• Capture and Proposal support experience.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and be able to work under deadlines.

• May be required to travel domestically and internationally on short notice to include travel to austere environments under harsh living conditions.

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