Job Description
Purpose of the Position (Brief Description of Responsibilities): Processes material procurement. This is a mid/senior level position responsible for all phases of purchase order, cradle to grave, to include acquisition planning, source selection, cost/price analysis, negotiation, post-award administration and closeout. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
Works with IT, common MS Office programs and the Maximo purchasing program, etc.
Arranges, coordinates and prepares the necessary documents and orders for the purchase of approved parts, products, materials and equipment from local suppliers
Processes, coordinates and prepares contracts for minor services and repairs
Negotiates prices; coordinates and arranges the purchase and delivery of approved items, materials, parts and equipment, as well as services and repairs
Checks incoming documents for material deliveries and services for correctness and processes incoming delivery notes and invoices payable
Prepares and processes official forms and documents; writes letters, memos, etc.
Follows company procedures as well as DIN, EN, UVV, OHSAS and ISO standards
Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS, Agency-specific regulations and Amentum policies and procedures for subcontracts and procurement.
Is familiar with the handling of common materials as well as machinery, operating equipment and work equipment
In addition to the activities listed in this job description, every employee must perform, as directed by his/her supervisor, other activities that by their nature belong to his/her position or are operationally necessary
Required Qualifications:
Completed vocational training or equivalent professional experience in a comparable field
At least three years of professional experience in procurement
Possession of a valid Class B driver's license required
Must be mentally and physically fit to perform all tasks
Good speaking, reading and writing skills in English and German required
Works independently under general supervision within established procedures
Other Responsibilities:
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Works predominantly in the office. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Requires climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms standing, bending, and working in cramped areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which occasionally may weigh over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and…