Procurement Lead

About the role

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Procurement Lead for the Advanced Light Source Upgrade Project within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This position will drive the acquisition portfolio for the $590M Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project, a Department of Energy major project. Reporting to the Procurement Construction Manager, the Procurement Leader will oversee the entire acquisition lifecycle—from planning and sourcing to negotiation and post-award vendor management—to support this major initiative. This includes working on complex issues of diverse scope that require evaluating a variety of factors such as mitigating risks, aligning complex project schedules, and ensuring strict compliance with Laboratory and sponsor requirements.

The incumbent will receive assignments in the form of objectives aligned with the ALS-U project scope and determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. They will oversee the ALS-U procurement portfolio by managing a team of buyers, executing high-value, complex transactions, and partnering with Engineering, Finance, and Project Controls to design predictable acquisition workflows. Additionally, the incumbent will optimize procurement tools and reporting while overseeing vendor management to proactively resolve contract performance issues and strengthen supplier relationships for overall project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage a $250M+ acquisition portfolio (400+ transactions) while personally executing the project's most complex, high-value subcontracts from solicitation to award.
• Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and technical leads to forecast acquisition needs, align procurement timelines with the project baseline, and represent procurement in major project reviews.
• Oversee the integrated procurement plan for ALS-U; align sourcing and award timings to the project baseline and change-control decisions; maintain clear priorities and sequencing.
• Lead the project's vendor management strategy by fostering strong supplier relationships and negotiations, monitor vendor performance, proactively identify and resolve contract execution issues, and partner with the project team to mitigate risks and keep procurements on schedule.
• Provide leadership and coordination between Procurement and the project under a unified strategy; support regular procurement stand-ups and supplier reviews; drive timely issue escalation and resolution.
• Design, document, and govern streamlined acquisition processes and standard templates; provide training to project teams to reduce cycle times while maintaining strict compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready acquisition files and update procurement databases to deliver regular reporting on schedule, cost, and forecasting.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of direct reports, reviewing their work to ensure alignment with Laboratory procurement standards, including overseeing performance evaluation, salary, development, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide training to the project on program and project support processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).
• Experience in the Procurement function including formulating an acquisition strategy; conducting price/cost analysis; and negotiating, authorizing, administering, and terminating contracts.
• Experience managing all levels of request for information and request for proposal processes up to multiple-million dollars, highly technical, and very complex products and services.

Skills

• Team Leadership: Ability to supervise, lead, and mentor a team of 2–3 procurement professionals and act as a cross-functional project lead.
• Project Management: Solid experience in project planning, scheduling, and program controls.
• Contracting & Compliance: Deep understanding of diverse contract types and U.S. Government/DOE acquisition regulations and procedures.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Analytical thinker skilled at identifying problems, evaluating complex data, and implementing resourceful, practical solutions.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and Lab management.
• Adaptability & Execution: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of prioritizing competing deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Ability to make decisions to support program requirements while achieving the objectives of relevant programs and projects.
• Technical Systems: Proficiency in PeopleSoft (or similar ERPs), Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Desired skills/knowledge

• Knowledge of DOE Order 413.3b.

Appointment

This is a full-time 2-year term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

Pay

The budgeted salary range for this position is $157,604.00 to $183,871.00 depending upon the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule—a combination of teleworking and performing work on site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab.