Warehouse Buyer

Be part of the nation’s 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 Warehouse Buyer and join our team to support our government customer in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

The successful candidate will communicate with vendors on invoicing, payments and other information needed to process orders and invoices. Assist with the coordination of the corporate credit card program, processes, and reconciliation. Ability to evaluate and discern inventory processes and transaction codes. Ability to research and recommend changes as discrepancies arise in inventory, related to credit card purchased stock items. Review inventory variances from credit card statement and perform root cause analysis to aid in preventing reoccurrences. Prepare monthly credit card reconciliation. Coordinate as necessary with other warehouse areas for issues in receiving stock items. Communicate with the Cognizant Engineers, Procurement, and Quality Assurance on purchase orders with receiving inspection issues. Communicate with personnel, management, and supportive departments. Perform any other warehouse related tasks or as assigned by manager.

Non-Exempt Salary Grade (26-27)

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, or
• Associate degree plus four (4) years of work experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency plus eight (8) years of work experience is required.
• Must possess demonstrated mathematical and computer skills.

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:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is desired.
• Good oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle System (IFMS) is desired.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

What we offer:
• Modern work arrangements to include 4-day workweeks (four 10-hour days)*
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Coverage on date of hire
• Surgical concierge service
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• 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

• Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement
• Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)
• 401(k) with 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

Starting salary $59,251 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 ability—or unable to use—the 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.

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.