Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) · 10 hours ago
Buyer Technical Representative
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expH2C is looking for a Buyer Technical Representative (BTR) in the Procurement Integration department. The BTR will support critical procurement needs of projects, serve as a liaison between subcontractors and the Project Team, and drive the procurement process to meet project schedules while ensuring compliance with safety management principles.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Silvia Valdez, PRC, CASR
Responsibilities
Approve Contract requisitions, Contract Change Requests (CCR), and invoices
Perform subcontract management and administration in support of the Project Team including change management for scope, schedule and budget
Investigates and resolves varied and complex disputes, concerns, and issues that may arise between buyers, subcontractors, and the Project Team
Facilitate communication between the subcontractor and H2C regarding subcontractor performance and implement any corrections as necessary through requests for a change to the contract scope, schedule or budget
Interfaces with the subcontractor and Finance/Accounting to resolve invoice questions. Work with H2C systems and processes to verify subcontractor submittal status and final resolution in support of contract closeout
Provides day-to-day administration of subcontracts in accordance with Procurement procedures
Monitors the technical progress of the subcontract and reviews funding levels to ensure adequate funding remains to complete the current scope within the period of performance of the subcontract
Support Procurement Specialist during negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors
Performs invoice reviews to assure pay requests are in accordance with technical and contract requirements, ensuring technical reviews are complete and sufficient backup documentation is attached to support payment of invoices from subcontractors
Participate in procurement planning discussions including acquisition strategy development activities
Participate in annual contract planning of current and new procurement actions with the Project Team to ensure continued support of H2C projects
Implements, supports, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet project requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline
Five (5) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience for Grade 16
Six (6) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience for Grade 17
Successfully completes the BTR Qualification within sixty (60) days of hire and maintains qualification accordingly
Preferred
Familiarity with use and direction provided in policies and procedures relating to procurement and subcontract management methods and techniques
Experience in using H2C computer programs such as, but not limited to, Asset Suite, IDMS, and SmartPlant Foundation
Technical background or experience with engineering services, Hanford site Usage Based Services for Hanford site contractors and/or field operations at the Hanford site
Understanding of the Procurement cycle and associated durations and impacts to the overall cycle time
Extensive understanding of policies and procedures relating to procurement and subcontract management methods and techniques to include relevant Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR)
Intermediate to Advanced skills in using MS Excel to include pivot table development, table filters and other data manipulation and formats
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Short-and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure’s mission is to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste for the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase