Buyer - Procurement Specialist

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business (SC100) (Procurement Services / Building 707-9B Rm11 / Aiken, SC 29817 | MID LEVEL - HR) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.  This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients.

JOB SUMMARY

Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business (SC100) Candidates Prepares, reviews, and issues high-value procurement proposals to include planning and executing all necessary transactions, identifying and resolving complex customer and supplier issues, and preparing and analyzing all necessary supporting documentation. Researches and participates in the development of complex technical specifications and requirements. Develops and maintains reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities provided below are intended to describe the primary elements of the job as a whole and not describe any one position in its entirety.

• Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business (SC100) Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ184820R Staff Aug Buyer SC100 - Fourth Request (Administrative/Business Services)
• The responsibilities provided below are intended to describe the primary elements of the job as a whole and not describe any one position in its entirety.
• Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
• Keep up-to-date on policies, procedures, and processes to ensure procurement files are in compliance with SRR and SRS site procedures.
• Review and make recommended changes to SRR procurement policies and procedures to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Prepare, review, issue, negotiate and administer procurement packages in accordance with established policies and procedures; identify and resolve customers and suppliers problematic concerns while affecting competitive sources of supply to the highest practical extent possible.
• Participate in specific training; attend meetings and lessons learned for procurement buyers.
• Review and approve sole source justifications and emergency requisitions.
• Review all procurement correspondence prior to issuance to subcontractor or supplier.
• Review subcontracts prior to issuance to the Department of Energy for Notice to Proceed and Consent to Award.
• Review procurement forms used to document transactions to ensure consistency of operations or preclude procedural conflicts with other functional organizations.
• Conduct market surveys, administer lease subcontracts and negotiate lease agreements.
• Plan and execute sound, logical and achievable purchase strategies and long-term procurement programs to provide solutions to complex acquisition problems.
• Resolve recurring supplier problems involving payments, quality, and delivery.
• Develop and maintain reliable and cost-competitive sources of supply, while supporting the socioeconomic policies set forth by Savannah River Remediation (SRR) and the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Administer existing purchase orders/subcontracts including the review of invoices to ensure 100% compliance to purchase order/subcontract terms and conditions for invoice submittals.
•  Identify and resolve often significant differences between SRR and supplier objectives as well as customer requirements. 
• Work with the Subcontract Technical Representatives (STRs) on subcontract activities that may include resolution of issues raised by STRs, DOE, management, subcontractors, program compliance, procedures development, and training.

Qualifications

The Buyer (Procurement Specialist) - Administrative/Business shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Business, Economics or Management; MBA, MS, or CPM certification a plus.
• Buyer indoctrination training once in position.

Experience:

• 5+ years experience in procurement;
• at least 3-5 years of direct and federal related procurement experience with demonstrated knowledge and experience in subcontract terms and conditions, and negotiations;
• procurement file review, knowledge of procurement procedures and processes; skilled in computer usage and procurement systems;
• demonstrate understanding and experience of government and/or commercial sector procurement;
• knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), or other agency regulations oriented toward procurement of goods and services in a complex environment;
• knowledge of codes and standards, Davis Bacon Act and general construction operations; and familiarity with best value purchasing, and experience with Federal government socioeconomic programs / prior procurement experience with a DOE Contractor preferred.

Work Hours:

• A 40-hour workweek is scheduled. SRR utilizes various work schedules; including 5/8s (8 hours/day; five days per week), 4/10s (10 hours/day; four days per week), and a 9/80s.
• Work week normally excludes SRR holidays.
• Each workday has a 30-minute non-paid lunch
• Standard Facilities Access required but a security clearance is not currently required for this position

Area Security Access:
• A security clearance is not required

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

OTHER:

• U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom