IT Buyer

Amentum

. Manage supplier sourcing, supplier relationships, and product knowledge for assigned IT categories .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier sourcing, procurement operations, and contract negotiation while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in analyzing market conditions and spending data to drive cost reduction and supplier quality improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsProcurement ComplianceData AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Supplier EvaluationCost Reduction StrategiesRFQ ExecutionOperations ManagementFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMicrosoft OfficeSAPOracleNetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPMAAPICS

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition RegulationsSupply Chain ProcessesContractual TermsRisk MitigationLean Six Sigma

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage supplier sourcing, supplier relationships, and product knowledge for assigned IT categories
Support procurement operations to achieve cost reduction, supplier consolidation, lead-time reduction, and supplier quality improvement
Execute RFQs, competitive bidding, supplier evaluation, and negotiations
Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers
Analyze spending data and market conditions to recommend sourcing strategies
Maintain purchase orders, pricing, lead times, and contract terms in procurement systems
Monitor supplier KPIs and drive corrective actions
Conduct periodic supplier business reviews and support supplier improvement initiatives
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve cost-savings targets
Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis
Identify cost-reduction opportunities through alternative sourcing, value engineering, or process improvements
Resolve quality, delivery, purchasing, supplier, and invoice issues
Ensure continuity of supply and mitigate supply-disruption risks
Apply change-management tools and best practices
Collaborate with IT, Finance, business units, and other internal teams
Ensure procurement compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain quotes, contracts, supplier certifications, and purchasing documentation
Support internal and external procurement audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship is required to apply
Must work and live within the US
Typically, bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and five (5) years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain or related field
Alternatively, a master’s degree and three (3) years of experience
Two (2) years of experience in procurement or related fields may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college
Proven experience leading negotiations and implementing supply chain deals
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred
Advanced knowledge of operations management and supply chain processes in a large organization
Basic knowledge of business law, contractual terms and conditions, and risk mitigation
Ability to analyze financial and other data and develop recommendations
Strong oral and written communication and negotiation skills
Strong project management skills
Organizational and planning skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including spreadsheet development
Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or Deltek Costpoint
CPM/AAPICS certifications preferred
Preferred: experience with AI, automation, advanced analytics, Costpoint or similar ERP/purchasing systems, Lean Six Sigma, CMMI, ISO, various award types, listed enterprise systems, capture and proposal support, and specialized IT procurement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Remote-telework work arrangement