Technical Buyer

Amentum • Silverdale, WA

113d • $32

About The Position

Incumbent performs a variety of procurement functions pertaining to materials, equipment, automobile tabs and services in accordance with established company procedures. This includes research, arranging shipping or pick up, entering in MAXIMO system and providing updates to requestor.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Two years' experience purchasing construction, maintenance, or automotive equipment and supplies.
• One year trades (construction, maintenance, or automotive) experience may be substituted for one year purchasing experience.
• Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of standard commercial purchasing regulations and procedures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of procurement actions for materials, equipment, automobile tabs and services on approved requisitions in accordance with purchasing procedures which may include credit card buys and associated records.
• Reviews purchase requests for clearly defined requirement, priority and date required.
• Screens and sources requests that require special handling.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals, obtains material quotations and solicits subcontractors for bids and selects suppliers on the basis of their ability to meet requirements.
• Obtains current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for products containing regulated substances.
• Negotiates and administers contracts and purchase orders.
• Creates Purchase Requests, RFQ's, Purchase Orders, new company records, Item Master Record, Inventory Record and reports as required utilizing MAXIMO - a LAN based work and material management system.
• Arranges shipment, pick up, or vendor delivery of orders as well as processes material discrepancies, coordinating returns with supplier and shipper.
• Makes substitutions and interchanges when authorized and necessary to expedite material delivery or control costs.
• Conducts vendor capability surveys.
• Keeps current on assigned commodity market conditions.
• Informs shop schedulers of status on high priority and command interest orders.
• Initiates establishment of blanket agreements or JIT systems contracts for high demand MRO supplies.
• Consults with other departments on equipment, material and service requirements providing data and cost estimates.
• Prepares special procurement studies and lease vs. purchase analysis.
• Promotes quality and customer service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation. Two weeks at one year, grows to three weeks after five years and four weeks after ten years.
• Personal Leave 1 hour of paid Personal/Sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.
• Pension and 401K
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees