Subcontracts Supervisor

Brookhaven National Laboratory•Ridge, NY

1d•$117,350 - $176,000

About The Position

The Subcontracts Supervisor works within Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division, which procures services, materials, equipment, and supplies for Laboratory operations and programs. PPM seeks to provide timely, quality products and services at the best value, support socioeconomic programs, ensure compliant and ethical acquisitions, and oversee the Laboratory’s Government Property Management Program. The position reports to the Subcontracts Manager. The Supervisor independently handles complex, high-dollar or high-risk procurements and related contract administration, providing procurement leadership to meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements. The role may include supplier site visits, preparation of procurement reports and justifications, procurement-file documentation, and coordination of internal procedures and teams. The position has signature authority for procurements of approximately $1.5 million and requires demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics, and operational excellence. The role may be remote for candidates who are not local, with minimal travel to the Lab potentially required. The stated salary range is $117,350–$176,000 per year, with offers based on qualifications, education, experience, and the internal peer group. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business field and ten years of direct procurement experience; federal government procurement experience is preferred.
Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR).
Advanced understanding of the procurement business discipline.
Ability to maintain regular business contact within and outside the Laboratory or another Federal facility or agency to obtain and provide detailed, complex information.
Ability to track, organize, and analyze procurement information.
Ability to anticipate and establish paths to avoid problems and manage administrative processes on behalf of management.
Ability to develop and implement internal procedures.
Ability to identify and resolve complex procurement problems.
Knowledge of information-processing software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels, internally and externally, and set a positive example for productive teamwork.
Ability to expand working relationships and effectively influence relationships.
Solid research, analytical, creative problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to handle deadlines and pressure situations.
Advanced, clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time and resource management, organization, planning, and workload prioritization.
Experience leading small teams or projects to a successful outcome.
Ability to interface with end-user groups and the Legal department.
Ability to work at a computer or keyboard for extended periods and concentrate on accuracy.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE UPIV credential as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Supervisory experience.
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) certification or similar certification in government procurement practices.
Experience with the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR).
Experience in cost analysis and/or cost accounting standards.
Experience negotiating terms and conditions or other legal documents.
Federal government procurement experience.

Responsibilities

Independently manage high-dollar, high-risk, and complex procurements within established procedures and guidelines, including extensive contract administration, and report to procurement management with minimal oversight.
Take on delegated procurement or subcontract responsibilities as needed.
Provide procurement expertise and leadership to meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements.
Oversee or conduct supplier site visits.
Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including source and price justifications where applicable.
Document procurement files and perform contract administration as applicable.
Support and comply with the procurement small-business and socioeconomic plan.
Resolve complex procurement problems and underlying issues using precedents and broad policies, without management guidance.
Provide input to management and coordinate and control areas of responsibility.
Develop and implement internal procedures.
Normally lead teams and frequently exercise work discretion.
Process procurements with higher complexity, risk, priority, and dollar value, with signature authority of approximately $1.5 million.
Demonstrate commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
Interface with Program or Department end-user groups and the Legal department.