Buyer

The Buyer handles cradle-to-grave acquisition of Program commodity and service requirements. Provides necessary support to the USCENTAF GPMS Program. Adheres to all aspects of company policies/procedures, prime contract requirements, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) and ISO requirements. Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
Principal Accountabilities
Under the direction of the Procurement Manager/Site Manager and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), is responsible for the review and actioning of all assigned requests for locally purchased materials, goods, equipment and supplies; ensuring that adequate competition is obtained and purchase orders are correctly prepared and submitted; and that all progression to receipt of goods is carried out.
Checks Purchase Requests (PRs) for full approvals and charge codes.
Conducts pre-bid conferences, prepares and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) and assists in the preparation/issuance of Invitation for Bids (IFB) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) to vendors, reviews and evaluates offers and vendors, conducts negotiations, prepares memos and necessary determinations for file.
Prepares final contractual instruments (subcontracts/purchase orders/BPAs) including incorporation of all necessary flow down clauses from the prime contract for management approval and award. Awards within the limits of delegated procurement authority.
Accomplishes contract administration duties during vendor execution including, but not limited to, writing of modifications, maintaining files, verifying timely vendor execution, verifying receipt of services/supplies, payment verification and accomplishing closeout procedures.
Maintains and/or assists with the maintenance of all files and data relating to Purchase Orders (POs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) as applicable.
Interfaces with functional organizations/vendors to obtain information regarding products, quality, price and delivery.
Obtains pricing information and conducts market surveys for proposal development and management initiatives.
Responsible for the sourcing of new vendors to promote competition to the maximum possible extent.
May be required to maintain and control the department Petty Cash fund in accordance with established procedures.
Determines and resolves any defects of purchased goods.
Conducts all business activities in a proper and ethical manner so that no conflict of interest, real or implied, can be construed.
Compiles/develops reports as directed by the Procurement Manager/Site Manager.
Must be generally familiar with the prime contract, FAR and DFAR.
Provides training for BPA and SMA authorized uses at PMO or Site as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned including TDY to other sites as the business requires.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Works in normal office environment.
Minimum Requirements
Must have outstanding customer service and organizational skills and be able to understand, speak, read and write English at an advanced level.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum Power Point, Excel and Word programs.
Must be familiar with or able to comprehend and conform to all US Government procurement procedures.
Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Light to moderate lifting as required carried out in an office environment.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer two (2) years of purchasing experience, preferably with a technical background.