Procurement Support Specialist 2

Amentum•Las Vegas, NV

3d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Procurement Support Specialist 2 for the Las Vegas, NV area. This is a mid-level position that will be expected to possess a general understanding of government purchasing, ability to work independently with some supervision and instructions, be solution-oriented, contribute to meeting team and/or organizational goals, demonstrate good judgement and work together with stakeholders and other departments when needed. Supervised by the site Production Control Supervisor.

Requirements

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 government general-purpose vehicle.
Position requires traveling to remote locations.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with an active Top-Secret Security Clearance at time of application are strongly preferred and will be given immediate consideration.

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 support 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.
Enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
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.