ALS-U Procurement Manager

Overview

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ALS-U Procurement Manager within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Reporting to the Procurement Program Manager, this role supports the $590M Department of Energy-funded Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project at Berkeley Lab. ALS-U will deliver soft x-ray beams over 100 times brighter than those of the existing ALS facility.

This position provides strategic leadership across the ALS-U acquisition portfolio—overseeing planning, sourcing, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award supplier management. The focus is on delivering best-value outcomes, aligning with project schedules, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with Laboratory and sponsor requirements.

The role partners closely with ALS-U, Project Controls, Engineering, Finance, and Technical Representatives to design and improve acquisition processes, tools, and reporting—ensuring a smooth, predictable procurement flow that supports project success.

• Lead the portfolio, manage two experienced Procurement Specialists, resolve procurement issues as needed, and personally handle high-value, complex acquisitions for the project.
• Manage a $250M+ acquisition portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of 400+ transactions ranging from small to large and complex.
• Lead coordination between Procurement and the ALS-U project under a unified strategy; facilitate procurement stand-ups, supplier reviews, and timely issue resolution.
• Own and execute the integrated procurement plan for ALS-U, aligning sourcing and award timelines with project baselines and change-control milestones.
• Partner with Control Account Managers (CAMs) and Technical Representatives to forecast acquisition needs, develop strategies for high-value and complex procurements, and maintain alignment with the project schedule.
• Track and monitor cost and schedule performance for the acquisition portfolio; develop and maintain supporting project and program processes.
• Provide training on acquisition procedures to ensure project compliance, efficiency, and readiness.
• Design and govern acquisition workflows, standard work, templates, and SLAs to streamline approvals, reduce cycle time, and maintain compliance.
• Bridge the ALS-U project and Procurement teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisitions aligned with project goals.
• Support negotiation, subcontract management, and execution of the ALS-U acquisition strategy; ensure seamless execution across the procurement lifecycle.
• Identify and address vendor performance issues in collaboration with technical staff, Procurement, Business Assurance, and Legal as needed.
• Supervise Procurement Specialists, ensuring compliance with Procurement policies; oversee performance evaluations, career development, and disciplinary actions.
• Contribute to major project reviews by reporting on acquisition strategy, vendor performance, and Procurement support.

• BA/BS in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR).
• Proven ability to set priorities and make informed decisions that align with both program and scientific project goals.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement, including acquisition strategy, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, administration, and termination.
• Managed complex RFI/RFP processes for multi-million-dollar, highly technical procurements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; able to assess complex issues and influence outcomes through practical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of various contract types and acquisition procedures within the U.S. Government and contractor frameworks.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of project and program management practices; familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence technical stakeholders from a procurement perspective.
• Skilled in interpreting and applying regulations and business practices to make sound, independent decisions.
• Experienced in project planning, scheduling, program control, and mentoring or supervising 2-3 procurement professionals.
• Proficient in People Soft or other e-procurement systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office (especially Google Sheets or Excel).

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by Dec. 1, 2025
  . Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a full-time 2 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career…