Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support a contract based at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA. RATE OF PAY: $28.41 per hour **POSITION SUMMARY** Under supervision and general direction of the purchasing manager, coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising for establishment. Reviews requisitions. Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items. Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories. Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action. May approve invoices for payment. May expedite delivery of goods to users. Performs other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** + Associate Degree in Business Administration or related field. + Additional experience may be substituted for education on the basis of two (2) years: experience for one (1) year of education. + Ability to type a minimum of 55 WPM. + Two years purchasing experience with a general range of commercial and industrial product knowledge. + Must have knowledge and experience in the procedures and administration for subcontracts. + Must possess strong computer skills to include practical experience working with spreadsheet and data base programs, including automated purchasing procedures and programs. + Must possess a valid state driver’s license. + Must have and wear hard-toed safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413-05 standards + Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. Upon hire, must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** + Walking: Occasional + Standing: Occasional + Sitting: Frequent + Manual Dexterity: Frequent (Keyboarding) + Personnel Protective Equipment will be required when accessing industrial areas. **OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES** 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 understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job. 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 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .