Procurement Specialist

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Procurement Specialist 3. This position will focus on administering and managing subcontracts for services and equipment, with an emphasis on providing a high level of professionalism and customer service.

• The selected candidate will serve as a technical expert, and will perform subcontract awards, administration and closeout activities in accordance with the Laboratory's approved procurement system.
• These responsibilities also include the following:  pre-procurement planning with customers, 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 SRNL policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains accurate and complete files.
• Uses considerable discretion, market research and judgment to determine best approach to facilitate acquisition solutions based on contracting experience and knowledge.
• Demonstrated high-level competency in creating clear and concise written documentation that fully summarizes all aspects of a procurement transaction.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external constituents.
• Meet in person with internal and/or external stakeholders to facilitate team and business priorities and opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the formation, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award for fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, and time and materials subcontracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Directly related work experience with government procurement, DOE, DOD or a prime contractor
• Experience working with FAR based procurement in a role awarding and administering subcontracts
• Experience with rapid purchasing techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Legal, Business, Supply Chain or related discipline and a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required.