Aviation Buyer II

The Aviation Buyer II is responsible for procurement of materials, components, supplies and/or services for the company in accordance with procurement procedures, contract requirements and federal acquisition regulations. We seek someone with Aviation buying experience in a non-manufacturing environment since we are maintaining aircraft already flying. This is a remote-telework role. This position requires US citizenship.

Principal Accountabilities

• Establishes source of supply, negotiates price, delivery date, and other necessary commitments based upon authorized requisition and complies with company policies and federal regulations.
• Provides guidance and information to requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist with special or complex requirements.
• Adheres to Procurement procedures to assure follow-up and administration of purchase order and subcontract files. Coordinates requisition requirements with requester.
• Assists in the preparation of Procurement centered reports.
• Contacts suppliers, secures bids, and executes purchase orders in accordance with DI procedures
• Reviews purchase requisitions and executes purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Negotiate price, delivery, and terms with approved prospective suppliers.
• Maintains procurement records in accordance with procedures.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member as assigned.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, and losses, return of materials, over-shipments, and cancellations.
• Provides pricing in support of Business Development or proposal efforts as required.
• May require site visits in support of establishment of new or existing suppliers.
• Interfaces with Procurement leadership. to provide status, input, and communicates with other departments.
• Responsible for compliance of procurement procedures in maintaining an approved Purchasing system.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have Buying Aviation Industry Experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, works with little supervision and well under pressure.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications (ex: Word, Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management or related area. Two (2) years of relevant experience above that which is required for the role may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.  
• Three (3) years of experience in a buyer or procurement role.
• Aviation buyer experience is required (We seek someone with Aviation buying experience in a non-manufacturing environment since we are maintaining aircraft already flying).
• US Citizenship is required.
• Certification(s) in Procurement preferred.
• We prefer someone that has prior experience working with a Federal Government Contractor.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.