Procurement Officer

Requisition Id 16876 

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Overview:

We are seeking a Procurement Officer (Business Professional Level 1) who will provide subcontract/procurement support to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position is a Hybrid/Remote position that will require a minimum of 2 or more days on-site/per week. The Procurement Officer will focus on administering and managing commercial subcontracts and/or purchase orders for commercial services and materials, with a high level of professionalism and customer service.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, negotiating, awarding and post-award purchase order/subcontract administration with low to medium level of complexity and value.
• These responsibilities include the following: pre-procurement planning with customers, pre-proposal conferences, facilitating management reviews, leadership of purchase order/subcontract negotiations, participation on process improvement teams, award of evaluated/best-value procurements, and purchase order/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.
• 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 in Management Reviews and leads Competitive Evaluation Teams as needed.
• 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.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in business, supply chain or a business-related field.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DOE or federal government procurement is highly desirable.
• Experience in material purchases and subcontracts preferred.
• Experience with Ariba is highly desirable.
• MBA or relevant professional certifications are also desirable.
• Must be a customer service-oriented and mission focused individual 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.
• Must understand awarding and post award administering of subcontracts and POs, including understanding price analysis and justifying purchases.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Requires proficiency in PC Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, such as Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Word.

 

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

 

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