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Fermilab · 17 hours ago

Procurement Specialist IV

Batavia, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$97K/yr - $138K/yr

9+ years exp

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Procurement Specialist IV role involves strategic procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal teams to support the laboratory's projects.

BiotechnologyClean EnergyCleanTechEnergy

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in area of capital construction, architect and engineering (A/E), and special projects

Performs subcontract administration and ensures the completeness, organization, and accuracy of the subcontract file in compliance with subcontract terms and conditions, including timely delivery of goods and services, Buy American Act, Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon Act, workplace safety, insurance, payment, socio-economic provisions, and others as appropriate

Solicits request for proposals for highly complex subcontracting requirements, determines responsiveness of subcontractors to solicitation requirements, evaluates proposals, selects qualified potential subcontractors, conducts price and cost analysis, negotiates subcontract terms and conditions, draft contractual instruments, obtains approvals, and awards procurements

Plans and develops subcontracting requirements with internal Laboratory customers

Support FFDG compliance and self-assessment activities

Support audits and assessments, contractor procurement system reviews; collaborate with the DOE Fermi Site Office (FSO); ensure team compliance with the prime contract and applicable acquisition regulations; contribute to and support Procurement metrics gathering and reporting

Qualification

Procurement experienceFederal contracting knowledgeSubcontract administrationBuy American ActCost analysisProfessional certificationsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, English, Communications or relevant experience as a sourcing or procurement professional or equivalent combination of education and experience

9 years of procurement experience

Understanding and administration of the Buy American Act, Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon Act, workplace safety, insurance, payment, socio-economic provisions

Proven ability to plan, develop, negotiate, administer and close large, complex, high dollar value subcontracts

Experience with electronic word processing, spreadsheets, document sharing systems, mail and other common office tools

Experience working in a matrixed project team environment

Experience with federal contracting, particularly with the Department of Energy (DOE) and working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Ability to abide by all environment, safety and health regulations

Willingness to respect, understand and value individual differences that embody laboratory principles

Preferred

Experience with major construction procurement awards, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Material agreements as well as IDIQs/BOAs

Professional Certifications as Certified Procurement Manager (CPM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Master's Degree in Business / MBA

Experience handling procurements for DOE projects. DOE Order 413.3b experience is a plus