Procurement Associate-Journeyman

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems. Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters. If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong. Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS. The Position: AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Procurement Associate-Journeyman to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. The salary range of this position is $62,900.00 - $75,300.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. About the location: Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com Position Background: The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department’s E3 facility is the center of excellence in aircraft E3 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. Our state-of-the-art laboratories specializes in a variety of capabilities, ranging from box level to complete system level testing. The E3 vision is to be dedicated to improving current and future DoD Test & Evaluation capabilities; in simulation of operational and threat environments, high-energy physics and directed energy weapons by empowering the workforce to approach solutions from outside of the box. With IBST at the helm, we're not just preparing for the future but shaping it. A typical day as a Procurement Associate-Journeyman may include: Manages/Coordinates a variety of procurement activities from purchase request through order completion Communicates regularly with management, internal customers, and vendors regarding order status, pricing, delivery schedules, purchase requirements, and the status of purchasing packages Prepares and issues purchase orders Obtains and evaluates vendor quotes Prepares higher-dollar, complex purchasing packages in accordance with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable procurement regulations Monitors/Tracks available funding and expenditures against assigned contracts and purchase requirements Ensures purchases remain within authorized funding and contract limitations Receives and accepts packages delivered to the company and properly documents receipt in Costpoint Ensures that receiving information is accurate and completed in a timely manner Tracks open purchase orders, follows up with vendors on past-due/outstanding orders, resolves discrepancies with vendors/internal personnel, and maintains procurement records Answers phone calls and emails and assists management/other departments with procurement-related questions Prioritizes multiple purchasing actions, maintains accurate and complete documentation, meets required deadlines, and independently follows established procurement procedures Performs other procurement related duties and responsibilities as necessary Supports the overall operation of the Procurement department Must-haves: HS Diploma or equivalent 3 years of experience in purchasing or procurement within a government contracting, defense, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environment Experience with Deltek Costpoint, including purchase orders and procurement transactions Experience processing/tracking a high volume of purchase orders, including pricing, quantities, funding, invoices, order status, and vendor/stakeholder follow-up Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, sorting, and filtering) Experience with shipping, receiving, inv…

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