Argonne National Laboratory · 14 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their Procurement team, which provides exceptional procurement support to scientists and engineers. The role involves facilitating the procurement process for IT hardware, software, and services while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and delivering excellent customer service.
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Responsibilities
Handle some of Argonne’s most complex and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures
Performs a full range of pre- and post-award acquisition activities. Works jointly with a multitude of personnel (e.g., program, finance, budget, legal)
Develops procurement objectives, schedules procurement activities to ensure timely contract award, determines types of contracts, and determines any special regulatory or statutory requirements that are applicable to the acquisition
Coordinates and controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, or on needs for contract modifications, including contract termination and close-out
Work with other team members to complete duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and 2+ years of experience or a Masters and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent
Knowledge of the characteristics of software licensing and IT hardware products and services being procured
Ability to complete price and cost analysis
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Effective written and oral communication and negotiation skills
Good analytical and strategic thinking skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Coordinates and controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, or on needs for contract modifications, including contract termination and close-out
Work with other team members to complete duties as needed
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
Company
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.4MKey Investors
Advanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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2023-09-27Grant
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