Description

Overview:

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer who will provide subcontract/procurement support, with an emphasis on construction subcontracts.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for awarding and managing special and unique subcontracts (particularly those of programmatic significance, large dollar value, complex construction subcontracts, etc.), including oversight of construction subcontract supplier performance and post-award administration.
• Serve in a leadership role on process improvement teams, routinely mentoring/training other staff, and serve as a primary point of contact for customer leadership interations.
• The position 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.
• May represent the Contracts division as a team lead or senior professional in support of a Laboratory customer.
• Reviewing purchase requests and technical documents/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.).
• The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of a wide range of principles, theories, professional competencies & work methods used in contract management.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• BSdegree in business, supply chain or a technically related field.
• Eight or more years of relevant contracts administration experience.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to communicate effectively with senior level leadership.
• 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 DOE procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
• The candidate must possess the ability to function in a fast-paced business 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, 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 Qualifications:

• Experience with DOE or federal government procurement is highly desirable.
• Experience with ORNL business systems, including SAP or Ariba is highly desirable.
• MBA or relevant contracting professional certifications are also desirable.
• Advanced level of knowledge and experience applying contracting practices and procedures, plus track record managing complex projects for senior leadership customers is desired

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

In addition, we offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation's biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL's broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov

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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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

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.