• Procurement Specialist

    Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (Carlsbad, NM)


    Procurement Specialist (190)

     

    Requisition ID **190** - Posted - **BI-AS Projects Procurement** - **Carlsbad, NM, US - SWB** - **Procurement**

     

     

    Overview

     

    Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

     

    Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), 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 located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

    Responsibilities

    The successful candidate will provide procurement leadership and support a wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities. Experience issuing Purchase Orders and Subcontracts in Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and/or Cost Reimbursement environments. Interface with technical organizations in development of pre-procurement plans, statements of work, and costs estimates. Negotiate, award, 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.

    Minimum Requirements

    _These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination._

     

    + Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of six (6) years of acquisition experience, or

    + Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of acquisition experience, or

    + High School Diploma or Equivalency with fourteen (14) years of 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._

    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 Regulation (DEAR) is preferred.

    + CPM, CPCM, CPFM, Core, DAIWA Certifications are desired.

    + Previous WIPP experience.

    What We Offer

    + Medical, dental and vision insurance:

    + Coverage on date of hire

    + Surgical concierge service

    + EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

    + Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*

    + Relocation assistance*

    + Shuttle commuter service from the local areas

    + Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

    + Tuition reimbursement program

    + On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions

    + Company paid short term disability

    + Company paid life insurance (1x annual salary)

    + Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%

    + Voluntary benefits of:

    + Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

    + Long-term disability program

    + Health and Flexible savings accounts

    + Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

     

    _*These benefits vary by position._

     

    Exempt grade level(s) 30-34. Minimum salary $80,609 per year of a larger salary range --the specific salary offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors, particularly the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

     

    Equal Opportunity

     

    _Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities._

     

    _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 ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8490 or email [email protected] 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._

     

    _Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time._

     

    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.