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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 8 hours ago

Procurement Officer IV

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to manage and administer subcontracts and purchase orders for various services and equipment. The role involves planning, negotiating, and providing procurement support while ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews requisitions and specifications to ensure adherence to Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract requirements, as well as ORNL and Contracts Division policies and procedures

Develops and maintains accurate and complete files according to division and company procedures

Acts as the primary point of contact for all functions related to each award. Coordinates award activities with appropriate parties (Customers, Receiving, Requisitioners, Accounts Payable, Materials Clerks, Legal, Property, etc.)

Uses considerable discretion and judgment to develop best approach to solution based on accumulated contracting experience and knowledge

Work is managed to ensure that assignments are completed

Supports one or more customers as fully competent staff providing a full range of procurement services

Manages larger-value subcontracts / Agreements

Provides training, guidance, and mentors junior staff

Fully competent with all standard procurement practices and procedures, as well as all relevant ORNL business systems

Possesses a fully competent professional level of knowledge and experience applying procurement practices and procedures, as well as a general knowledge of other business processes

Frequent interorganizational contacts and task lead role

Represents the Contracts Division in providing advice and acquisition solutions to problems associated with special customer projects or functions

Increasingly, participates on Management Reviews and leads Competitive Evaluation Teams

Coordinates with technical contact to develop pre-award source selection strategy and plans. Conducts detailed reviews (e.g., requisitions and specifications or statements of work)

Provides quality customer service to both internal and external customers

Conducts market research for potential sources of services or supply

Determines appropriate contract type and the structure of solicitations and subcontracts for services, equipment, and/or material

Conducts competitive and noncompetitive bidding for requirements necessary to support various ORNL projects and operations. Competitive bidding may consist primarily of evaluating lowest price technically acceptable offers

Procurement evaluation system requires the ability to assemble information provided by evaluation team members including legal, compliance, cost/price analyst, etc. and write a report that will form the basis for selection and award

Leads routine price negotiations that may be required to meet ORNL objectives

Negotiates changes to subcontracts and purchase orders that may occur during the course of performance

Administers subcontracts and purchase orders through completion and closeout all types of subcontracts

Reviews subcontractor costs and prices, invoices, and schedules in order to maintain conformance to both program and contractual requirements

Reviews and interprets government and ORNL procurement policies, regulations and procedures. Basic knowledge and experience in applying procurement policies and procedures

Maintains strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success

Qualification

Procurement administrationContract negotiationCustomer serviceSAP/Ariba systemsContracting certificationsGovernment procurement knowledgeFAR/DEAR knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeAttention to detailWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A BS/BA degree and 8 or more years of relevant contracts/procurement administration experience

The candidate must possess the ability to function in a fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of accuracy

Must be customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse laboratory population

Excellent attention to detail and well-developed written and oral communication skills

Requires proficiency in PC Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, such as Excel, Access, Adobe Acrobat and Word

Must possess the ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently, as required

Preferred

Customer service oriented with the ability to communicated effectively with a diverse laboratory population

Experience with SAP/Ariba systems is highly desired

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and able to work effectively with a variety of individuals at all levels or ORNL and government organizations

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory

Contracting professional certifications desired – Certified Professional Contract Manager, Certified Federal Contract Manager, etc

Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Position requires working knowledge of ORNL/DOE procurement regulations and policies and procedures

Must be familiar with government procurement terminology

Experience applying and demonstrating procurement knowledge in solving a wide range of complex problems. Learning to lead and manage complex projects for Laboratory customers

Working knowledge of FAR, DEAR and/or DOE procurement regulations, policies, and procedures