Ship’s Store Purchasing Coordinator

Role Overview

• The Ship’s Store Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for supporting retail procurement and inventory replenishment operations in accordance with Navy Ship’s Store standards and established purchasing procedures.
• Responsibilities include monitoring stock levels, preparing purchase requests, coordinating with approved vendors, and ensuring timely receipt of merchandise to maintain optimal inventory availability.
• The Ship’s Store Purchasing Coordinator reviews product specifications, verifies pricing, and ensures procurement activities comply with Navy regulations and internal inventory controls.
• The coordinator assists with tracking open orders, reconciling purchase documentation, and maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records.
• This role supports inventory forecasting, identifies low‑stock or high‑demand items, and collaborates closely with Store Clerks, Accountants, and store leadership to maintain a consistent and reliable product assortment.
• The coordinator also assists with receiving merchandise, validating shipment accuracy, labeling items, and updating point‑of‑sale (POS) or inventory management systems.
• Additional duties include supporting vendor communication, preparing procurement reports, ensuring proper documentation for audits, and contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of Ship’s Store retail operations in a mission‑driven, remote environment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, retail procurement, inventory coordination, or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and retail operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or inventory/POS systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate purchasing records
• Must be in possession of a valid Passport and be able to travel internationally
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of 1 plus years at the time of hiring
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Benefits

• Safety
• Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Quality
• Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.
• 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 job