Procurement Administrator (26-18)

Centerra-SRS•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Procurement Administrator administers subcontracting and procurement activities, including agreements, purchases, rentals, and leases for materials and services, in compliance with company, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The role conducts supplier and market research; prepares requests for proposal; solicits, analyzes, and evaluates proposals; performs cost or price analyses; determines contract types; and prepares, negotiates, awards, and administers subcontracts. It ensures compliance with contract terms, resolves issues concerning parties’ obligations, and terminates contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals. The position sets socioeconomic goals and administers the Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Programs. It provides backup to the Budget and Contracts Supervisor on major labor subcontracts; reviews changes to DOE contracts, FARs, DEARs, Executive Orders, DOE Orders, Acquisition Letters, and other relevant rules; and updates company procedures to maintain compliance. It also researches and implements improved procurement processes and administers Government Programs. The Procurement Administrator explains procurement processes to staff, assigns and oversees work, sets objectives and performance criteria, provides feedback and technical guidance, and arranges training and professional development. The role participates in staff selection, interfaces with federal agencies, contractors, and site entities, reviews DOE ICPT agreements for accessibility and use, and represents Procurement on committees and teams. It provides data and reports for activities such as diversity and quality award applications and complies with applicable environmental, safety, and health requirements and the Integrated Safety Management System.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Three years of experience in procurement, purchasing, and subcontracting for supplies, equipment, and services.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L” security clearance.
External applicants must complete the required pre-employment checks, including a national crime information check, reference and background verifications, medical exam, and drug screen.
Provide either a U.S. passport or an original, certified birth certificate as a condition of employment and to complete the required pre-employment check.
Meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter and undergo a federal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Government contracts and procurement certification preferred.
Experience with the federal government small business program desirable.

Responsibilities

Administer procurement and subcontracting activities, including agreements, purchases, rentals, and leases, in accordance with company, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
Research suppliers and markets; prepare requests for proposal; solicit, analyze, and evaluate proposals; and conduct cost or price analyses.
Determine contract types and prepare, negotiate, award, and administer subcontracts.
Monitor contract terms and conditions, resolve issues concerning contractual obligations, and terminate contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals.
Set socioeconomic goals and administer the Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Programs.
Provide backup to the Budget and Contracts Supervisor for administration of major labor subcontracts.
Review changes to DOE contracts, FARs, DEARs, Executive Orders, DOE Orders, Acquisition Letters, and other applicable rules and regulations; modify company procedures to maintain compliance.
Research, develop, and implement new or streamlined procurement processes and develop, implement, and administer Government Programs.
Explain new or modified procurement processes to Centerra-SRS staff.
Assign and oversee staff work; set work objectives and performance criteria; identify deficiencies through performance feedback; and provide technical guidance, on-the-job training, and development opportunities.
Participate in staff selection, including assisting with requisitions and developing interview questions, performance tests, and selection criteria.
Interface with DOE ICPT and review its agreements for Centerra-SRS accessibility and utilization.
Interface with DOE, the Department of Defense, the Small Business Administration, other federal agencies, SRS contractors, and other site entities.
Represent Procurement on committees and teams and provide data and reports for activities such as diversity and quality award applications.
Comply with applicable environmental, safety, and health procedures and the Integrated Safety Management System Core Functions and Guiding Principles.