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Form of workBe part of the nations only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.
Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Procurement Specialist and join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The successful candidate will provide procurement leadership and support wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities. Experience issuing Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement environments. Interface with technical organizations in development of pre-procurement plans, statements of work, and costs estimates. Negotiate, place, and administer subcontracts and modifications with suppliers for complex material and service requirements following established policies and procedures including staff augmentation, fabrication, construction, and services. Prepare written procurement documents such as negotiation memorandums, cost/price analysis, and award justifications. Ability to teach, train, and guide less experienced subcontractor personnel. Review and settle claims and termination actions. Participate in formulation and review of acquisition policies and procedures. Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to SIMCO management on issues or concerns related to facility activities/readiness, environmental, or quality issues.
Exempt Salary Grade (32-34)
Minimum Requirements:These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and applications are the means of determination.
- Bachelor's degree with ten (10) years of acquisition experience, or
- Associate's Degree with fourteen (14) years of acquisition experience, or
- High School Diploma or Equivalency with eighteen (18) years acquisition experience is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Higher education attainment than listed acceptable per internal level identifiers of accompanying years of experience.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in procurement and subcontracting in Federal Contract Management working with Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) including knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) is preferred.
- CPM, CPCM, CPFM, Core, DAIWA Certifications are desired.
Starting salary $90,142 per year *
*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.
Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.
