Purchaser

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3m healthcareJacksonville (FL)

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$78,392.33

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About the role

Position Summary: Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking a Purchaser to support a government contract based in Jacksonville, Florida at Mayport.

Duties / Essential Functions: Review and process purchase requisitions and update management on order statuses. Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders. Analyze and evaluate offers from suppliers to determine the most cost-effective solutions. Maintain records of goods ordered and received. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Forecast upcoming demand and manage inventory levels to ensure production continuity.

Qualifications / Education / Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Proven two (2) years' work experience as a purchasing agent or in a similar role. Valid Driver's License. Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts. Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to network and influence people. Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Proficient in MAXIMO (preferred).Proficiency in Peoplesoft.

Other Responsibilities: Safety – Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees are required to complete all training, fulfill self‐aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participate in emergency response tasks and serve 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. Employees 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/hers Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Compensation Details: $78,392.33

Benefits Overview:

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

Original Posting 05/08/2026 - 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

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