Procurement Officer | Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Requisition Id 11999

Overview:

We are seeking a Procurement Officer (Business Professional Level 3) who will provide subcontract/procurement support to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position will focus on administering and managing subcontracts for commercial services and equipment, with an emphasis on providing a high level of professionalism and customer services. Examples of subcontracts the candidate will manage are: repairs for roofs/elevators, etc., demolotion, cafeteria, lawncare and other facility opersation services, as well as larger commercial equipment purchases.

Major Duties/ Job Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, negotiating, awarding and administering subcontracts with medium to high level of complexity and value.
• These responsibilities also include the following: pre-procurement planning with customer, pre-proposal conferences, facilitating management reviews, leadership of subcontract negotiations, participation on process improvement teams, award of evaluated/best-value procurements, and subcontract closeout.
• Reviews purchase requests 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, market research and judgment to determine best approach to facilitate acquisition solutions based on contracting experience and knowledge.
• May be asked to serve as Team Leader at this level from time to time, including mentoring other staff members.
• Work is managed to ensure that assignments are completed on time and with a high degree of customer service and accuracy.
• Represents the Contracts Division in providing advice and acquisition solutions to problems associated with special customer projects/ functions and/or systems.
• Increasingly, participates on Management Reviews and leads Competitive Evaluation Teams as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a technically related field with a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and other business/supply chain experience will be considered.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Experience with DOE or federal government procurement is highly desirable.
• Experience with Ariba is highly desirable.
• MBA or relevant professional certifications are also desirable.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse laboratory population.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and able to work effectively with a variety of individuals at all levels of ORNL and government organizations.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DEAR and/or DOE procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Understand awarding and adminersting subcontracts and POs, including understanding price analysis and justifying purchases.
• Function in a fast-paced business environment requiring a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in PC Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets and databases, such as Excel, Adobe.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently, as required.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.