Procurement Specialist

Savannah River National Laboratory is a multi-program laboratory applying science and practical, high-value solutions to complex technical problems in environmental, energy, and national security. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC.

About the role

The selected candidate will serve as a technical expert, administering and managing subcontracts for services and equipment with an emphasis on professionalism and customer service. Responsibilities include subcontract awards, administration, and closeout activities in accordance with the Laboratory's approved procurement system.

Responsibilities

• Pre-procurement planning with customers, pre-proposal conferences, and facilitating management reviews.
• Leadership of subcontract negotiations and participation on process improvement teams.
• Award of evaluated/best-value procurements and subcontract closeout.
• Review purchase requests and specifications to ensure adherence to Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract requirements, SRNL policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain accurate and complete files.
• Use discretion, market research, and judgment to determine the best approach for acquisition solutions based on contracting experience.
• Create clear and concise written documentation summarizing all aspects of procurement transactions.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Meet in person with stakeholders to facilitate team priorities and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the formation, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award of fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time and materials subcontracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Legal, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is legally required.

Qualifications

• Directly related work experience with government procurement, DOE, DOD, or a prime contractor.
• Experience working with FAR-based procurement in a role awarding and administering subcontracts.
• Experience with rapid purchasing techniques.

Benefits

• Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision options, including HSA with company-provided seed.
• Short- and long-term disability (company-paid).
• Life insurance (non-contributory, 1x salary, company-paid).
• AD&D (non-contributory, 1x salary, company-paid).
• Savings & Investment Plan:
  • Qualified non-elective company contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting.
  • Company match of 50 cents per dollar up to 8% (5-year vesting in company match).
• Contributory life insurance up to 5x salary with a $1M cap.
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse, and children).
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Competitive relocation package for eligible positions.