Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay Range

$87,450 - $108,564 Annually

Job Description

We have openings for Procurement Support Specialists in Supply Chain Management. In this role you will provide specialized support to the procurement function at LLNL and perform a variety of functions in support of an award-winning procurement organization. Your duties may include supporting (a) the administration and closeout of subcontracts and agreements, (b) management of a procurement supplier database, (c) administration of the Purchasing card program, and (d) coordination with internal stakeholders. This position will be in the Supply Chain Management Department.

You will

• Use comprehensive knowledge of the procurement function and a general knowledge of related areas, to assesses procurement requirements and deliverables, interprets, and applies related policies and procedures to develop, approve, and implement actions, and monitors adherence to procurement policies, procedures, methods and practices.
• Research and resolve multi-faceted and/or escalated problems and questions regarding various procurement functions; analyzes a variety of factors to develop solutions where information is available but may need clarification.
• Maintain procurement forms, records, databases, and documents, where applicable; prepare reports and conduct in-depth analysis for management decision-making. Prepare summary of results for management decision making.
• Frequently communicate with internal customers and suppliers. Coordinate major components of planning activities for procurements; compile and analyze data; prepare reports for use in daily operations and planning.
• Assist with the development of recommendations and process improvements for various procurement functions.
• Administer established metrics for Supply Chain Management. Report findings to management, collaborate on solutions and initiate corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Experience and/or ability to interpret and adhere to complex technical and/or operational policies and procedures.
• Experience coordinating multiple work activities, workflow, and multi-faceted processes for a procurement function..
• Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills necessary to independently advise, resolve issues, recommend, and approve appropriate actions to implement solutions related to various aspects of contract award and administration.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact with a diverse disciplines and work environment, including actively participate in discussions of technical or operational nature with various external and internal personnel, including suppliers, requesters, finance and contracting personnel as well as p, all levels of management.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to work independently as well as function within a team to accomplish goals and objectives of the Department.
• Experience gathering, tracking, maintaining, and preparing reports and performance data related to purchasing activities.
• Experience and/or ability to mentor and train others on projects and tasks and assist others.

Qualifications We Desire

• Familiarity with procurement regulations.
• Familiarity with electronic purchasing systems.
• Skilled in Excel and TEAMS.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment, which is for a definite period not to exceed six years. If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

How to identify fake job advertisements

Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under “Find Your Job” of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.

To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

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