Procurement Specialist

Company Profile

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of ’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

N3B is seeking a professional, enthusiastic and energetic individual to fill the position of Procurement Specialist.

The N3B Procurement Specialist will prepare, review, negotiate, and administer contracts and purchase orders.

This position reports to the Director, Acquisition.

Plans, solicits, awards and administers different types of contracts in accordance with established policies and procedures; interprets specifications and statements of work; analyzes proposals where price and/or technical evaluations are involved and makes decisions involving multiple objectives; researches and interprets regulations and contract requirements.

• Analyzes requisitions to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine the type of materials, supplies or equipment required; confers with the requesting department to ensure that information is correct, that order parameters are understood and to provide information regarding products and suppliers.
• Obtains verbal or written price quotations or prepares formal specifications (Scope of Work) and bid packages (RFP, RFQ, RFI) as required; prepares information for the formal bid processes; analyzes bids and proposals, recommends award, and prepares necessary documentation.
• Places orders and negotiates with suppliers as required if changes in purchase terms are required; expedites purchase orders, determining the reason for delivery or other problems and following up as necessary, works with using departments to reconcile invoices and to solve delivery, quality and other problems that arise.
• Evaluates vendor proposals to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Confirms that terms and delivery dates are accurate.
• Evaluates competence of vendors and reviews their invoices for accuracy.
• Acts as liaison with other departments, vendors, and regulatory agencies, as required.
• Monitors developments in the procurement field and recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• May contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization.
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Direct and relevant experience with highly complex technical subcontracts, with particular emphasis in environmental areas such as:
  Environmental Remediation Aggregate Areas, Material Disposition Areas, and Water Program Oversight.
• Demonstrated Environmental Remediation subcontract management experience, to include firm fixed price awards and Master Service type agreements.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing highly technical evaluations and review of technical Environmental type proposals.
• Direct and relevant experience in the preparation and execution of technical Request for Proposals (RFP's) with strong emphasis in Environmental Remediation (ER) Areas. Direct familiarity with ER specified project documents and processes.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Reading and interpreting…