Non-Commercial Procurement Team Supervisor

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Leave Programs

Tuition Assistance & Development

Job summary

Jefferson Lab is seeking an experienced procurement leader to supervise a team handling major capital projects, A&E services, and construction contracts under DOE environments. You will ensure compliance, efficiency, and strong support for facilities teams and major upgrades.

You will guide negotiations, review bids, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and schedule. A Bachelor's degree is required; DOE lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the full procurement lifecycle and contract types.
• Experience with FAR clauses, solicitation, evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiation, and source selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement teams for major capital projects and construction contracts.
• Monitor contracts for compliance and performance against policy.
• Negotiate awards to optimize cost, schedule, and quality.
• Provide market insights and support to internal customers and directorates.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

Cost/price analysis

Supply chain knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

FAR knowledge

Job description

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Location: Newport News, Virginia, US, 23606

Category: Business Administration

Work Arrangement Type: Remote - Less than 60% on-site

Classification: Staff Administrator III

At Jefferson Lab,you’llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $101,400 - $147,600 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What your job will be like:

Responsible for supervising and directing the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods, services, and complex construction and infrastructure contracts across Department of Energy (DOE) and SuraTech environments, ensuring cost, quality, delivery, and full compliance with company and government policies and procedures. Ensure compliance, efficient lead times, and strong support for major capital projects, facility upgrades, and specialized A&E and construction services. Deliver critical insights on performance metrics and oversee procurement activities that enable engineering, construction, and facilities teams to execute projects safely, on schedule, and within budget

In this job you will:

• Lead, mentor, and support procurement and technical teams responsible for major capital projects, infrastructure initiatives, architectural and engineering (A&E) services, and construction, maintenance, and repair contracts.
• Review and monitor team contracts and contract progress to ensure compliance with procurement requirements, policies and procedures.
• Supervise and direct the activities of team. Act as an advisor to internal customers, provide market knowledge, supply chain solutions, and proactive support to various directorates. Champion continuous improvement efforts within the team
• Oversee the review of bids, proposals, change orders, vendor quotations, and related documentation; conduct cost/price analysis; lead contract negotiations; and determine award recommendations that optimize cost, compliance, schedule.
• Advise user departments and staff on various procurement methods and alternate products, recommends substitute as appropriate.Prepare memoranda and reports related to contract processing; respond to contract related inquiries from vendors
• Conduct research, evaluate findings and collaborates or make independent decisions on procurement matters, as needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, delivery or shipment issues, and potential conflicts of interest to maintain accurate and compliant contract administration.
• Direct and lead team in all phases of procurement planning, solicitation and lead Source Selection Committees.
• Perform file documentation reviews for completeness and quality as notated in Acquisition and Procurement Operations Manual.
• Lead contract negotiations and team members to achieve outcomes that best support schedule and cost savings.

Lead - Supervisory - Management

• Responsible for supervision, assessment and training of staff.
• Ensure compliance with Acquisition Policy Manual and Procurement Operations Manual.
• Provide mentorship and ensure team members has necessary training and skills to perform responsibilities.

Experience

• Required: 10 or more years Deep knowledge of the full procurement lifecycle and all contract types, with the ability to apply sound judgment to complex acquisition scenarios independently. And
• Required: 7 or more years Experience with FAR clauses, solicitation, evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiation, source selection and award of Services and Capital projects.
• Preferred: 3 or more years Procurement Team Leader/Supervisor or other relevant role within a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory environment or with a prime contractor to the government. And
• Preferred: 2 or more years Experience with formal solicitation, proposal evaluation, cost/price analysis, negotiation, source selection and contract award for Construction and A&E projects.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant skill in managing and administrating multiple major procurements and contracts concurrently.
• Expert knowledge of the FAR contract clauses as they apply to complex procurement scenarios and cost effective acquisition of goods and services without explicit guidance.
• Knowledge of professional procurement with particular emphasis on systems contracting, service-type contracts, and construction contracting.
• Knowledge of vendor practices regarding pricing, material management, shipping, warranties, and invoicing.
• Knowledge of elements of cost accounting principles and practices; cost and price analysis principles and techniques; contract negotiation methods and techniques.
• Able to create and maintain good working relationship through excellent communication and team building skills; including the ability to engage successfully with bother internal and external contacts and the public.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to gather, organize, analyze and present data to appropriate sources, ability to interpret and apply local, State, and Federal rules and regulations accurately and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise and grammatically correct documents and reports.

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

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