Buyer 1 - Procurement

Amentum•Moline, IL

3d•$62,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a dedicated, energetic, motivated Buyer 1 to help our Procurement supporting our Commercial Operations & Maintenance Business. The Buyer 1 coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college university and/or equivalent experience
One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
Must have computer skills, database knowledge, solid communication skills to communicate with Internal Customers and External Vendors.
Individual must be able to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Maximo, OnPoint, Costpoint and Microsoft Suite

Responsibilities

Reviews requisition and negotiates within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Obtains material from supplier at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Prepare orders and follows up on orders to expedited delivery and shipment.
Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order.
Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
Develop and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
Prepare purchase orders using MP2 5.0.
Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance.
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
Approve invoices for payment.
Perform duties within 95% accuracy.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.