Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking several Senior Buyers to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS).

Apply online using a current resume under the careers section of Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC)

This position may be eligible for telework in accordance with the SRMC Telework Policy; see Additional Information* in the Minimum Requirements.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for finding and negotiating terms and conditions for acquiring goods and services from an external source often via a competitive bidding process. Ensures the customer receives goods or services at the best possible price, when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Follows procurement processes intended to promote fair and open competition while minimizing risk, such as exposure to fraud and collusion.

• Solicits, negotiates, awards, and administers subcontracts for the purchase of goods and services including moderately complex to complex services, strategic agreements, construction and manufactured equipment.
• Develops detailed procurement plans which includes pre-planning, market research, source selection., subcontract type, scope of work, payment requirements, terms and conditions and completion of Request for Proposal.
• Leads RFP evaluation teams, performs cost and price analysis, negotiates and awards moderately complex to complex Fixed Price and Cost-type Procurements.
• Administers subcontracts by addressing post award concerns, facilitating and recording subcontract progress meetings, timely renewals, change notices, internal and external correspondence, resolution of problems, payment compliance, deliverables, performance, and close out.
• Facilitates and implements corrective actions for supplier quality and delivery problems.
• Utilizes strategies and negotiations consistent with company prime subcontract requirements, procurement department procedures, Department of Energy (DOE) directives and federal law in all job functions.
• Understands and applies fundamental concepts in a professional discipline or technical specialty.
• Identifies new and better ways of doing things and incorporates same in own work.
• Seeks new knowledge and applies it in doing own work.
• Coordinates his/her work with work of others in division/department/team to maximize efficiency.
• Systematically gathers and analyzes pertinent information to plan a course of action. Contributes information and ideas to development of project plans.
• Participates in developing team's mission, goals and plans.
• Recommends solutions to a variety of complex problems. Approaches problems in an informed and structure manner. Applies established professional guidelines and in-depth analysis of non-
• routine data to the solution of problems. Takes calculated risks and makes decisions when appropriate.
• Provides leadership and serves as a resource to less experienced personnel in area of expertise. Instructs buyers about procurement strategies and directs the activities of buyers as assigned.
• Performs reporting, including but not limited to, statistical, weekly performance, and open requisition.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma and relevant professional procurement, contracts, or closely related experience as defined in the job description.

Additional Information:

• This position may be eligible for up to 100% full time telework in accordance with the SRMC Telework Policy. All teleworking arrangements must be approved at the discretion of Management on a case-by-case basis based on a number of factors, including – without limitation – business need, the nature of the job, employee experience, management preference, and state-by-state legal compliance/requirements.

• MBA or MS desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Supply Chain Management
• Bachelors or Associates degree
• Certified Professional in Supply Management CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certificate, Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
• Membership in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
• Membership with Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and/or National Contract
• Advanced analytical skills, communication skills, and knowledge of procurement cycle
• Extensive and thorough understanding of pertinent procurement directives - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and company procedures, - oriented toward procurement of goods and services in a complex environment. Thorough knowledge of industry codes and standards, Davis Bacon Act, and general construction operations
• In-depth knowledge of inventory systems, turnover, and replenishment requirements to enable determination of lead-time and economic order quantities
• Knowledge of the company procurement system sufficient to follow individual procurement actions from initiation through closure
• Knowledge of fixed price, labor hour, time & material, cost reimbursable contract formation & administration
• Experience in category management commodity agreements
• Experience with incentive and award fee type contract formation

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site’s Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site’s Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities. www.srsimcc.com

SRMC, is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

United States

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SRMC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

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Savannah River Site (SRS)

Aiken

South Carolina

29808