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Amentum · 18 hours ago

Purchasing Specialist

US-HI-Waimea

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Amentum is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for a position on Kauai, HI, to negotiate and purchase from vendors and/or subcontractors for materials and services as required. The role involves performing purchasing administrative tasks to support the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Project.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Quotes (RFQs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and any other types of agreements as allowed in FAR Part 13

Identify sources of supply to meet availability and competitive pricing favorable to the company and the Government

Ensure compliance with company policies as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Analyze quotations for repair transactions and issue orders up to authorized purchase limits for vendor repairs

Document rationale for vendor/subcontractor selection; exercise discretion and independent judgement while performing price and cost analysis; conducting negotiations, preparing, processing, and issuing purchase orders

Perform follow-up and closeout efforts for purchase orders

Familiar with Government requirements for subcontracting with small, small disadvantaged, veteran, women-owned, Hub zone businesses; assist company in meeting its small business goals

Interface with Koa Lani and Government personnel to provide status of purchase orders and subcontracts

Perform purchasing data entry, filing, scanning, and obtaining of signatures as assigned by the Contract Manager

Organize and complete purchasing files according to requirements checklists. Research and secure missing documentation

Must be able to work independently

Perform other position related duties as assigned or requested

Qualification

Federal Acquisition RegulationsGovernment procurementPurchasing experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills