Position Title: Buyer/Supply Chain Coordinator
Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position
Clearance Type: DoD Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time
Description of Duties:
The Buyer/Supply Chain Coordinator supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
Coordinate with suppliers/vendors on orders, deliveries, and shipping schedules, as well as resolving any issues or discrepancies, including return material authorizations (RMA's).
Support purchase planning by liaising with project managers and engineers, etc., and assisting with development of cost rough order of magnitude (ROM's) and submitting work orders.
Collaborate with internal buyers in support of obtaining quotes from vendors.
Collaborate with various internal teams (procurement, contracts, finance, etc.) and external stakeholders (suppliers/vendors, etc.).
Maintain active lines of communication with suppliers/vendors regarding order issues, including order configurations and resolving technical issues.
Ensure compliance with all regulations and laws governing supply chain activities.
Analyze supply chain data, identifying areas for improvement, and preparing reports for management.
Identify and resolve issues within the supply chain, such as delays, shortages, or quality problems.
Under general direction, purchase a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services.
Typically possess the authority to place purchase orders valued up to $75,000.
May be assigned higher value tasks with oversight from senior level staff.
Develop effective and accurate organization skills to monitoring own purchase orders.
Work within the management team ensuring that all deliveries satisfy the assigned order(s) and report any back ordered and/or missing products, effectively communicating with management team and ensuring all orders are accurate.
Review requisitions, solicits/evaluates bids, recommends and selects suppliers for award of purchase orders.
Negotiate price, quality, and delivery lead times
Award purchase orders & P-card awards.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and underlying Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase and/or shipment of goods, materials, and services.
Perform oversight on all awarded purchase orders until delivery/completion of goods/services.
Maintain the highest levels of fairness, business ethics and personal ethical conduct.
Recruit and maintain responsive suppliers providing high quality products and services at fair and reasonable prices.
Rate suppliers for production capability, past performance, and timeliness of deliveries.
Negotiate with suppliers, settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.
Assist in the development of systems to evaluate vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price and timely delivery of supplies and services.
Maintain detailed files and records suitable for audit by internal and external auditors.
Track material orders by project in coordination with the Facilities Project Assistant
Work with Facilities PjMs to obtain quotes and to schedule deliveries for project related materials.
Proactively provide delivery updates to the Facilities project team, at a minimum weekly.
Work to expedite or find faster alternative suppliers for long lead items.
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.
Basic Requirements:
Must have 6 months, or more, of administrative work experience
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the buying process
Must have experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint, etc)
Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:
Have experience with government contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) and related government regulations.
Have experience with supply chain software and familiarity with relevant procurement software and tools.
This position is expected to pay $36.05/hr - $48.07/hr ; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.
Compensation Details:
$36.05/hr - $48.07/hr
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment @type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/28/2026 - 02/06/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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