Position DescriptionThe mission of the Procurement and Property Management (PPM) Division is to provide support for purchasing services, materials, equipment and supplies for Brookhaven National Laboratory operations and programs. The Procurement and Property Management Division does the following:
- Provides internal customers with quality products and services in a timely manner at the lowest cost of ownership, i.e., "best value" using best commercial practices.
- Supports the Laboratory's socioeconomic programs by using reliable small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, service- disabled veteran owned and HUB (historically underutilized business) Zone businesses.
- Ensures that acquisitions are conducted in compliance with BSA's Prime Contract, applicable statutes and regulations, and in accordance with the highest ethics and standards.
- Oversight of BNL Property Management Program to effectively track and account for BNL assigned Government Property.
PPM has an opening for a Subcontracts Supervisor position within the Procurement and Property Management Department. This individual will report to the Subcontracts Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Work independently, within established procedures and guidelines, on high dollar/risk and complex procurements with extensive contract administration and reports to procurement management with minimal oversight. May be delegated procurement or subcontract responsibilities, as needed
- Provide procurement expertise and leadership to meet technical, schedule, and budget requirements. Oversee and/or conduct supplier site visits
- Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, including source and price justification, as applicable
- Document procurement files and perform the contracts administration, as applicable.
- Support and adhere to requirements of procurement's small business and socio-economic plan
- Determine how to resolve complex problems in the procurement and resolve underlying issues without management guidance by using precedents and broad policies
- Provide input to management, coordinates, and controls areas of responsibility
- Develop and implement internal procedures. Normally leads teams and frequently exercises work discretion
- Process higher complexity, risk, priority, and dollar value procurements with a signature authority of ~$1.5M
- Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- BA or BS degree in a business field, plus ten (10) years direct procurement experience, preferably in federal government procurement
- Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR)
- Possess an advanced understanding of the procurement business discipline, regular business contact within and outside the Laboratory or other Federal facility/agency, to obtain and provide detailed and complex information; tracks, organizes, and analyzes procurement information
- Anticipate and establish paths to avoid problems and manage administrative processes on behalf of management
- Develop and implement internal procedures
- Ability to identify and resolve complex problems in procurements
- Knowledge of information processing software, such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Skilled at establishing positive working relationships at all levels, internal and external, and sets a positive example for productive teamwork
- Helps expand working relationships and demonstrates the ability to effectively influence relationships
- Solid research, analytical, creative problem-solving, sound judgment, and decision-making skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to handle deadlines and pressure situations
- Advanced, clear, and concise verbal and written communication
- Effective and efficient time/resource management, organization, planning, and prioritizing workload
- Experience leading small teams or projects to a successful outcome
- Establishes positive working relationships at all levels, both internal and external. Interfaces with Program or Department end user groups, as well as Legal department
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Master's degree
- Supervisory experience
- Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or similar certification in government procurement practices
- Experience with the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR)
- Experience in cost analysis and/or cost accounting standards
- Experience with negotiating terms & conditions or other legal documents
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:- The ability to work at a computer/keyboard for extended periods is essential
- Ability to concentrate on accuracy
Other Information:- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position
- There is a possibility of remote employment in this role if the candidate is not local. If fully remote, then minimal travel to the Lab may be required
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $117,350 - $176,000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program 
