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Amentum Buyer in Durham, North Carolina
Amentum is seeking a Buyer to support the assembly plant at GE Aerospace in Durham, NC.
Typical work schedule is 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM; hours may vary based on business demand.
This position will require some overtime, particularly during seasonal peaks in purchasing.
The Buyer will be responsible for writing requisitions for material, writing POs and supporting the team in critical time-sensitive purchasing situations. This person will also be responsible for
Supporting the purchase order requisition process
Support new vendor setups, requests for proposals, and the administrative portion of contracts and service agreements.
In addition, this position performs purchasing, receiving and inventory control tasks to support our Parts Crib team, which may include:
Maintain files of requisitions, receiving reports and related inventory documents.
Maintains records of on-hand inventory, performs cycle counts, verifies physical inventory accuracy, and performs database updates;
Ensures proper identification of received goods and their storage locations
Requires fluency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel (including the ability to create charts and graphs, insert formulas, and leverage various look-ups), as well as all software tools used in the procurement process.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills , particularly in written communication, as well as good organizational skills and sound judgement.
Experience in one or more of the areas of purchasing, expediting and integrated supply is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate requests for contracted services with Procurement, the appropriate Supervisor, Lead and client
Work with and oversee subcontractor activities
Support pricing, bids, and vendor sourcing functions.
Support the purchase order requisition process
Support/assist the development of team and vendor performance measurements and metrics.
Effectively utilize company cornerstone software applications related to procurement.
Perform some amount of start-up activity for new facility add-ons
Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.
Three years of experience in purchasing or a related role in a business environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly MS Excel (including the ability to create performance metrics, charts, etc).
Experience in one or more of the areas of purchasing, expediting and integrated supply.
Additional Information:
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position may require a valid Driver’s License.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
Physical Requirements:
Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
Requires ability to read and understand information contained in a variety of documents or displayed on a computer screen.
Requires ability to use a variety of office equipment and to operate a computer keyboard to access data bases, to send/receive messages and to prepare documents.
Requires ability to attend meetings throughout the site and potentially travel to other Amentum, customer and/or vendor locations in the area, as well as some air travel to more distant locations.
Requires the ability to communicate with others on the telephone and in one-on-one or group discussions, meetings and presentations.
Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
Requires some moving of light to medium weight materials into desks, filing cabinets and other storage locations.
Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
Special Requirements:
Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.
Familiarity with facilities equipment descriptors such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
Experience working in purchasing or subcontracting in a manufacturing, maintenance, or a related service field.
Experience with CMMS.
Experience overseeing storeroom operations.
Experience streamlining and improving inventory practices.
Other Attributes:
- Must be willing to work overtime when required. May be required to work holidays and weekends.
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, 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.
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