Procurement Specialist jobs in Roswell, NM

Edgewater is seeking qualified candidates for a Procurement Specialist opportunity to support our customer at the WIPP Facility outside of Carlsbad, NM.

Per diem is available for those who qualify.
Work location is on-site at WIPP

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in related field with an emphasis in specialty area is preferred; however, a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the skills and abilities to perform the position’s duties and accountabilities have been adequately demonstrated is acceptable.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience or more in government procurement, contracting or related field with:

• Experience in Federal Contract Management working with Department of Energy
• (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD).
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).
• Experience with Construction Contracts, Services, Staff Augmentation, Engineered Equipment, and Fabrications.
• Knowledge and ability to perform Cost/Price Analysis and Cost Realism analysis.
• Experience in conducting negotiations.
• Perform Market Research for services, major equipment and components.
• Knowledge and ability to write justification for award documents and negotiation memorandums.
• Ability to work with Program Managers, Engineers, and field personnel to effectively develop statements of work, independent cost estimates.
• CPCM, or Core FAC certifications such as APDP Level II or DAIWA Level II are a plus.
• Experience working with Oracle and/or People Soft a plus.

Brief position description:

• Provide procurement leadership and support a wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities through application of innovative and creative techniques.
• Interface with technical organizations in development of pre-procurement plans, statements of work, and costs estimates to achieve timely cost-effective procurement actions.
• Negotiate, place, and administer purchase orders and modifications with suppliers for complex material, service, and construction requirements following established policies and procedures. Utilize personal judgment when specific guidance is not provided.
• Experience in preparation of solicitation documents and awarding subcontracts in Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost Reimbursement environments.
• Prepare written procurement documents such as Request for Proposals (RFP), negotiation memorandums, cost/price analysis, award justifications, and consent packages to document procurement files.
• Above average 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.
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• Participate in section and department wide acquisition reviews as required.
• Identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to SIMCO management on issues or concerns related to integration facility activities/readiness, environmental, or quality.
• Will have limited signature authority in accordance with corresponding authorized purchasing level.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.Edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

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