ALS-U Procurement Manager

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory•Berkeley, CA

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ALS-U Procurement Manager within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Reporting to the Procurement Program Manager, this role supports the $590M Department of Energy–funded Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project at Berkeley Lab. ALS-U will deliver soft x-ray beams over 100 times brighter than those of the existing ALS facility. This position provides strategic leadership across the ALS-U acquisition portfolio—overseeing planning, sourcing, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award supplier management. The focus is on delivering best-value outcomes, aligning with project schedules, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with Laboratory and sponsor requirements. The role partners closely with ALS-U, Project Controls, Engineering, Finance, and Technical Representatives to design and improve acquisition processes, tools, and reporting—ensuring a smooth, predictable procurement flow that supports project success. This individual will lead at the portfolio level, manage two experienced Procurement Specialists, resolve procurement issues as needed, and personally handle high-value, complex acquisitions for the project. We’re here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Requirements

BA/BS in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
Extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).
Proven ability to set priorities and make informed decisions that align with both program and scientific project goals.
Demonstrated expertise in procurement, including acquisition strategy, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination.
Managed complex RFI/RFP processes for multi-million-dollar, highly technical procurements.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; able to assess complex issues and influence outcomes through practical solutions.
Strong knowledge of various contract types and acquisition procedures within the U.S. Government and contractor frameworks.
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence technical stakeholders from a procurement perspective.
Skilled in interpreting and applying regulations and business practices to make sound, independent decisions.
Experienced in project planning, scheduling, program control, and mentoring or supervising 2–3 procurement professionals.
Proficient in PeopleSoft or other e-procurement systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (especially Google Sheets or Excel).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of project and program management practices; familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage a $250M+ acquisition portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of 400+ transactions ranging from small to large and complex.
Lead coordination between Procurement and the ALS-U project under a unified strategy; facilitate procurement stand-ups, supplier reviews, and timely issue resolution.
Own and execute the integrated procurement plan for ALS-U, aligning sourcing and award timelines with project baselines and change-control milestones.
Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Technical Representatives to forecast acquisition needs, develop strategies for high-value and complex procurements, and maintain alignment with the project schedule.
Track and monitor cost and schedule performance for the acquisition portfolio; develop and maintain supporting project and program processes.
Provide training on acquisition procedures to ensure project compliance, efficiency, and readiness.
Design and govern acquisition workflows, standard work, templates, and SLAs to streamline approvals, reduce cycle time, and maintain compliance.
Bridge the ALS-U project and Procurement teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisitions aligned with project goals.
Support negotiation, subcontract management, and execution of the ALS-U acquisition strategy; ensure seamless execution across the procurement lifecycle.
Identify and address vendor performance issues in collaboration with technical staff, Procurement, Business Assurance, and Legal as needed.
Supervise Procurement Specialists, ensuring compliance with Procurement policies; oversee performance evaluations, career development, and disciplinary actions.
Contribute to major project reviews by reporting on acquisition strategy, vendor performance, and Procurement support.