Contracts & Procurement Administrator

Orano; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orano Federal Services seeks a Contracts & Procurement Administrator to oversee vendor contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliant procurement across projects. Remote work may be possible.

The role supports product line managers, audits, and risk management, guiding decisions on cost, pricing data, and subcontract procedures. Strong knowledge of procurement processes is required.

Qualifications

• Experience administering contracts in a corporate or federal setting.
• Familiarity with RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and subcontract processes.
• Ability to interpret contract terms, assess risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts.
• Manage procurement activities, vendor selection, and negotiations; collaborate with product line managers and contract personnel.
• Create and process purchase orders with detailed documentation.
• Advise management on contract clarity, legal issues, risks, compliance requirements, and budget estimates.
• Oversee contract performance and advise Project Manager on conflicts and changes.
• Mitigate risk from terms and conditions to protect revenue growth and margins.
• Develop and follow contract and purchasing procedures for RFIs/RFQs/RFPs/Subcontracts/POs.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare for audits.

Job description

Join Orano - Shaping a Sustainable Future Together

Orano Federal Services is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Administrator. This position may be considered for remote work. This role is crucial in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring efficient procurement processes while maintaining compliance with corporate, regulatory, and federal requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Review and oversee purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts
• Manage procurement activities for materials and supplies, including vendor selection and negotiation; working closely with product line managers, business development and contract proposal personnel to provide expert support regarding proposal and contract strategies, risk ratings, cost basis determination and responses.
• Create and process purchase orders while maintaining detailed documentation
• Advise management regarding contract clarity, legal issues and risks, compliance requirements, and budgetary issues and estimates to ensure informed decisions by corporate stakeholders.
• Oversee contract performance and serve as primary advisor to Project Manager regarding contract conflicts.
• Ensure revenue growth and profit enhancement by mitigating risks from contractual terms and conditions
• Provide contract advice and recommendations to management/technical personnel regarding contract administration, risk avoidance, change order management and cost or pricing data.
• Develop and follow established contracts and purchasing procedures in generating company RFIs / RFQs / RFPs / Subcontracts / POs to manage the assigned projects from cradle to grave.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory and federal requirements
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed
• Maintain accurate records and documentation