Berkeley Lab · 2 months ago
Procurement Manager - Advanced Light Source Upgrade Project
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$154K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ALS-U Procurement Manager within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This role supports the $590M Department of Energy-funded Advanced Light Source Upgrade project by providing strategic leadership across the acquisition portfolio and ensuring compliance with project schedules and requirements.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage a $250M+ acquisition portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of 400+ transactions ranging from small to large and complex
Lead coordination between Procurement and the ALS-U project under a unified strategy; facilitate procurement stand-ups, supplier reviews, and timely issue resolution
Own and execute the integrated procurement plan for ALS-U, aligning sourcing and award timelines with project baselines and change-control milestones
Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Technical Representatives to forecast acquisition needs, develop strategies for high-value and complex procurements, and maintain alignment with the project schedule
Track and monitor cost and schedule performance for the acquisition portfolio; develop and maintain supporting project and program processes
Provide training on acquisition procedures to ensure project compliance, efficiency, and readiness
Design and govern acquisition workflows, standard work, templates, and SLAs to streamline approvals, reduce cycle time, and maintain compliance
Bridge the ALS-U project and Procurement teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisitions aligned with project goals
Support negotiation, subcontract management, and execution of the ALS-U acquisition strategy; ensure seamless execution across the procurement lifecycle
Identify and address vendor performance issues in collaboration with technical staff, Procurement, Business Assurance, and Legal as needed
Supervise Procurement Specialists, ensuring compliance with Procurement policies; oversee performance evaluations, career development, and disciplinary actions
Contribute to major project reviews by reporting on acquisition strategy, vendor performance, and Procurement support
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience
Extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
Proven ability to set priorities and make informed decisions that align with both program and scientific project goals
Demonstrated expertise in procurement, including acquisition strategy, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination
Managed complex RFI/RFP processes for multi-million-dollar, highly technical procurements
Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; able to assess complex issues and influence outcomes through practical solutions
Strong knowledge of various contract types and acquisition procedures within the U.S. Government and contractor frameworks
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills across all organizational levels
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence technical stakeholders from a procurement perspective
Skilled in interpreting and applying regulations and business practices to make sound, independent decisions
Experienced in project planning, scheduling, program control, and mentoring or supervising 2–3 procurement professionals
Proficient in PeopleSoft or other e-procurement systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (especially Google Sheets or Excel)
Preferred
Knowledge of project and program management practices; familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B is a plus
Company
Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab is a national laboratory that creates advanced new tools for scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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