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Amentum
Procurement Specialist / Sr Buyer
Job Summary
Amentum is seeking a Procurement Specialist / Senior Buyer for an upcoming opportunity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Cherry Point, NC. This program provides Chemical Management Services in support of DLA Aviation's retail industrial direct support of aircraft maintenance depot and production lines. In this role you will:
- Manage and execute procurement processes.
- Perform exhaustive research using purchase descriptions, Military, Federal, or standard commercial or manufacturer’s specifications.
- Manage critical item procurements to prevent work stoppages and depleted inventory balances.
- Understand how hazardous material products are used and applied in the customer’s weapons systems
and mission. - Build positive relationships and maintain strong relationships with critical suppliers.
- Research hazardous material product lines, procurement specifications, sources of supply.
- Perform and apply market research techniques to determine commercial market conditions, Government sources of supply, and commercial transportation.
- Develop mechanisms for reporting supplier performance and monitoring performance.
- Use Business Intelligence tools and Procurement Applications.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a U.S citizen.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ procurement experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active security clearance preferred.
- Prior experience with hazardous materials procurement for a military or government program preferred.