Purchasing Specialist Job at Amentum (Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii)

Purchasing Specialist

Amentum

Location:
United States , Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Amentum is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for a position on Kauai, HI, to negotiate and purchase from vendors and/or subcontractors for materials and services as required and perform purchasing administrative tasks as needed to support the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Project. The candidate shall possess working knowledge and be capable, under guidance, of performing other related tasks as a Purchasing Specialist. This position will support Contracting Services, as well as being cross-trained and cross-utilized in other departments.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Quotes (RFQs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and other agreements as allowed in FAR Part 13
Identify sources of supply for availability and competitive pricing
Ensure compliance with company policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Analyze quotations for repair transactions and issue orders up to authorized purchase limits
Document rationale for vendor/subcontractor selection
perform price and cost analysis
conduct negotiations
prepare, process, and issue purchase orders
Perform follow-up and closeout efforts for purchase orders
Familiar with Government requirements for subcontracting with small, small disadvantaged, veteran, women-owned, Hub zone businesses
assist company in meeting its small business goals
Interface with Koa Lani and Government personnel to provide status of purchase orders and subcontracts
Perform purchasing data entry, filing, scanning, and obtaining signatures as assigned
Organize and complete purchasing files according to requirements checklists
Research and secure missing documentation
Must be able to work independently
Perform other position related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements:

Three years of experience in purchasing or related field
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Government procurement and subcontracting systems, policies, and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance
US Citizenship

What we offer:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
life insurance
long term and short term disability insurance
15 days of paid time off
parental leave
401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Pet insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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