Maintenance Repair and Operations Purchasing Specialist

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you!  We are seeking a Maintenance Repair and Operations Purchasing Specialist for our client site in Bothell, WA. The successful candidate will have outstanding skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.   

Hiring range: $77,000 - $79,000 (hourly/salary rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data). 

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com 

The Maintenance Repair and Operations Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for sourcing new suppliers, ensuring that the purchased services and materials meet specific technical specifications, negotiating purchase terms, and evaluating supplier performance. Develop critical spares list based on equipment criticality and mean time between failures. Ensure timely delivery and resolve any supplier issues or discrepancies. Develop efficient procurement solutions and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.   

The Purchase Order Management duties include: 

• Facilitates communication between multi-site business customer and service vendors. 

• Submits purchase requisitions and works closely with customers to ensure timely approval, initiating or collecting supporting documentation as needed. 

• Initiates purchase change order to adjust funding, time limits and quotes as necessary. 

• Provides oversight for PO verification/validation. 

• Manages all aspects of invoice reconciliation, including validating accuracy of purchase order, work order and expense coding; confirming alignment with service quote and payment terms; verifying serviced has been performed; approval process; clearing unmatched invoices, etc. 

• Collaborates with management and customers regarding cost reduction. 

• Partners with management to facilitate current year purchase order close out process. 

• Contact supplier/vendors to obtain competitive price bids; determine availability, terms, and delivery schedule regarding specific requisitions; evaluate quote/terms; and recommend action. 

• Receive quotes from appropriate vendors; compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of equipment, materials, and supplies. 

• Coordinates purchasing details with vendor and the Purchasing Department, including pricing revisions, order cancellation and invoice discrepancies. 

The Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) duties include: 

• Identify all parts, components, and specifications.   

• Quickly identify items on hand that are critical in the event of critical equipment failure. 

• Work closely with site reliability