Procurement Specialist

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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.

Provide senior procurement leadership and support a wide variety of standard and specialized procurement activities. Negotiate, award, and administer the following types of subcontracts and purchase orders:
Firm‑Fixed Price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost Reimbursement. Responsible for all aspects of subcontract administration. Interface with technical organizations in development of pre‑procurement plans, statements of work, and cost estimates. Negotiate, place, and administer purchase orders and modifications with suppliers for materials, services, fabrication, engineered equipment, and staff augmentation services following established policies and procedures. Prepare written procurement documents such as justification for award, negotiation memorandums, and cost/price analysis.

Review and settle claims and termination actions.

• Bachelor’s degree with six (6) years of business‑related experience, or
• Associate’s degree with ten (10) years of business‑related experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with fourteen (14) years of business‑related experience

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.

• Experience in government procurement and subcontracting with Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) including some knowledge and understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) is preferred.
• CPM, CPCM, or Core FAC certifications such as APDP Level II or DAIWA Level II are desired.
• Previous WIPP Project experience is a plus.

• 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 0.5 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

Exempt grade level(s) 30-32. 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 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 wipprecruiting.gov 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Government Administration

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