Procurement Specialist (AMRO)

Purpose and Scope:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing procurement activities in support of the GPMS program. This position ensures timely acquisition of good and services required to meet operational, programmatic , and contractual requirements while maintaining compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reviews and processes purchase requisitions.
• 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 certain acquisition purchase requisitions are routed through Main Base Supply.
• Assists in the preparation of procurement centered reports.
• Contacts suppliers, secures bids and prepares admin forms and documents.
• Work with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of products for stock and to satisfy immediate customer demands.
• Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS and Agency-specific regulations. Confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• 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.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Provides input to overall procurement strategy and supports the development of new capable suppliers.
• Monitors performance to procurement goals and objectives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist warehouse personnel with processing re-supply purchase requisitions.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong communication (written and oral)
• Problem-solving and research skills
• Budget planning and cost analysis
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable
• 3+ years of purchasing experience, including government contracts and FAR compliance.
• Expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience in MS Office, MAXIMO, Cost Point, and PeopleSoft systems.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Must have at least two years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Must be proficient in basic office software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a general-purpose government vehicle.
• Must be authorized to work in host country.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• OCONUS: Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable. Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Works in normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for task being performed.

• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting/pushing/pulling minimum of 50 lbs.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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