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.