Procurement Support Specialist 2

Amentum is seeking a Procurement Support Specialist 2 for the Las Vegas, NV area.

Purpose and Scope:    

Works with government representatives, technicians and supervisors in all phases of purchase requisition creation and administration. Responsible for ensuring purchase requisitions are following government policies and procedures. This is a mid-level position that will be expected to possess a general understanding of government purchasing, ability to work independently with some supervision and instructions, be solution-oriented, contribute to meeting team and/or organizational goals, demonstrate good judgement and work together with stakeholders and other departments when needed. Supervised by the site Production Control Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reviews and processes purchase requisitions.
• Provides information to requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist with special requirements.
• Adheres to Supply Chain Procurement procedures to assure certain acquisition purchase requisitions are routed through Main Base Supply.
• Assists in the preparation of procurement centered reports.
• Contacts suppliers, secures bids and prepares admin forms and documents.
• Work with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of products for stock and to satisfy immediate customer demands.
• Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS and Agency-specific regulations. Confer with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments and cancellations.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Provides input to overall procurement strategy and support the development of new capable suppliers.
• Monitors performance to procurement goals and objectives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist warehouse personnel with processing re-supply purchase requisitions.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Must have at least two years of experience in subcontracts, procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Must be proficient in basic office software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle.
• Position requires traveling to remote locations.
• Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Work is typically performed in an office environment; however, the successful candidate may work in a shop environment that is moderately lighted, heated and ventilated, is exposed to disagreeable fumes and to cuts and bruises from using tools in close placed and hazards of moving vehicles such as forklifts and sweepers in shop area.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell.  Frequently lifts items weighing 15-25 pounds and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues.

Benefits

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, parental leave, and 15 days of paid time off.

Other Responsibilities:

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 his/her job.

       

Compensation Details:

$70,000 - $85,000

       

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:

07/21/2026 - Until Filled

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.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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 laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.