Procurement Specialist IV

This Procurement Specialist for Universities role requires a strategic thinker with an acute understanding of the market, suppliers, and products to ensure that goods and services are procured at the best possible terms for Fermi Forward. These responsibilities are accomplished in cooperation with internal customers, FRA project teams, support personnel, subcontractors, and DOE, in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures, contract law, commercial practice, and applicable federal procurement regulations.

This role will execute on known or anticipated opportunities in the acquisition of goods and services while contributing to cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support the work of the Laboratory, primarily for custom fabrications for use in scientific endeavors.

You Will Be Required To:

* Execute the acquisition and supply chain management strategies commensurate with the needs of internal customers and stakeholders.
* Manage a large volume of complex purchases independently and effectively with minimal guidance.
* Adhere to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) purchasing requirements and FRA policies and procedures.
* Plan acquisition needs in advance to implement the best sourcing strategy.
* Complete the end-to-end acquisition process, including supplier closeout documents.
* Develop and lead purchasing strategies.
* Complete market research to support acquisition justification.
* Perform price or cost analysis to support acquisition justification.
* Through collaboration with the internal customer, draft solicitations for various goods and services, including front-end specification documents, a well-defined scope of work, and appropriate evaluation factors.
* Negotiate pricing, recommend awards, and prepare all necessary documentation supporting acquisition decisions.
* Negotiate terms and conditions, with consultation from the Office of the General Counsel for the issuance of subcontracts and purchase orders.
* Perform subcontract administration, including ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services, workplace safety, and other requirements, as appropriate, while updating periodically, as necessary.
* Ensure the completeness, organization, and accuracy of the subcontract file.
* Serve as a procurement subject matter expert on Fabrication projects.
* Build and maintain solid working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
* Disseminate technical procurement advice and assistance to end users by applying FRA policies to each purchase and assist with purchasing processes and electronic systems.

We Are Looking For:

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or another relevant field and 7 years of relevant experience as a sourcing or procurement professional or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Understanding of the Buy American Act requirements.
* Experience in building and maintaining successful relationships with customers and suppliers.
* Ability to administer a wide variety of contract types and develop support contract documents.
* Proficiency in an electronic purchasing systems, Microsoft Suite, Adobe and remote platforms, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, oral, and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Detailed-oriented with a strong demonstration of successful work in supporting team efforts.
* Experience developing solutions to various complex problems using the organization's established policies.

What We Desire:

* Advanced graduate degree
* Experience with various contract types, including fixed price, cost reimbursable, support services, and fabricated lab equipment
* Experience with Federal labor compliance (Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act) or equivalent state or local labor law requirements.
* Certification (CPM, CFCM, CCCM, CPCM, CPPM, CPPO).
* Familiarity with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).
* Prior work experience as a member of a University Procurement Department or Public Entity Procurement Department

Physical Activity and Work Conditions:
Human Factors: Mental concentration, sitting, standing, tight work schedule, work may require up to 10% travel.

Hybrid Work Environment

Benefits/Perks:
* Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
o Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
o Paid time off
o Life insurance
o Short and Long-term disability insurance
o Retirement benefits
o Onsite day care