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Buyer III

Amentum

Crane, IN · HybridJob$82–95K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$82–95K/yr
Location
Crane, INHybrid
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Amentum seeks a Buyer III to support research and development efforts for Counter-Unmanned Systems programs at NSWC Crane. The role purchases materials, supplies, and services; evaluates bids; selects and negotiates with suppliers; and follows awards through order completion. The position requires a bachelor's degree with five or more years of experience, a master's degree with three or more years, or an equivalent combination, as well as an active U.S. government Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PurchasingBid EvaluationSupplier SelectionSupplier NegotiationSupplier Assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor's+5 or Master's+3 YearsActive Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Position Title: Buyer III

Location: 13923 Captain W.J. Nelson Drive, Odon, IN 47562

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: Remote, Preferred Candidates will be able to support a Hybrid (3 onsite/2 remote) schedule

Clearance Type: ACTIVE U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Shift: Day shift

Compensation: $82,000 - $95,000

Are you ready to join an innovative company with over 100 years of excellence and a steadfast commitment to ethical business practices? Amentum is a trusted partner to United States government agencies, allied governments, and corporations worldwide supporting critical programs across a broad range of domains. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Control Specialist to provide essential support in managing and coordinating project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting activities. In this role, you will ensure that projects are executed on schedule, within scope, and within established budgets while identifying and mitigating risks. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute directly to the successful execution of critical projects at NSWC Crane. The Buyer III will support research and development efforts for Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UxS) programs.

Responsibilities: Purchases a variety of materials, supplies and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.

  • Summary: Amentum is seeking a professional with a strong skill set and growing expertise, trusted to lead complex work and contribute to broader team or project goals.

  • Scope, Knowledge & Application: Applies substantial understanding of the job to complete job duties and responsibilities. Possesses a thorough understanding of principles, concepts, practices, and standards in area of specialization.

  • Complexity & Problem Solving : Works on problems of a diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of factors. Independently selects methods and techniques to resolve a variety of complex problems.

  • Collaboration & Interaction : Builds an in-depth network with personnel both within and outside of functional area.

  • Degree of Supervision : Normally receives little to no instructions on routine work, and may occasionally receive general instructions on new projects or assignments. Work may be reviewed upon completion for consistence with departmental objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience or a Master's degree and 3+ years experience, or equivalent combination of education & experience.

  • Must possess an Active U.S. government SECRET security clearance. (Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a Secret clearance.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Local applicants with the ability to support a hybrid role (3 days in office/2 days remote).

Compensation Details:

$82,000 - $95,000

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:

10/26/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

How this job compares

Set against the 1,239 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$82–95K/yr
  • US median$74–101K/yr539 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $89K, is close to the US median midpoint ($88K) — in the middle half of Buyer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Buyer jobs in Indiana and 1,239 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (914 postings).
Education
388 of the 1,239 open Buyer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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