Procurement & Project Specialist (PPS1/2) - Onsite NM

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Relocation packages

Tuition assistance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division seeks a motivated Project/Program Specialist to support procurement and supplier management across multiple ISR project teams. The role emphasizes executing procurements, evaluating supplier performance, and maintaining project procurement plans within a dynamic R&D environment.

The candidate will collaborate across staff, contribute to schedules, budgets, and risk management, and ensure compliance with Laboratory

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement and supplier management systems (SAP Ariba, Jira, homegrown tools).
• Knowledge of procurement planning, acquisition documents, supplier deliverables, and status tracking.
• Experience executing moderately complex procurements in a project-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with project leadership, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute project-based and miscellaneous procurements with project staff and partners.
• Plan and perform procurement and supplier management activities, including evaluating quotes and tracking performance.
• Coordinate supplier reviews, action items, and risk mitigation.
• Support project planning, schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Act as a point of contact for reporting project status related to procurement, including issues and improvements.
• Adhere to Laboratory policies, procurement procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Procurement tools (SAP Ariba/Jira)

Procurement processes

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory's Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division seeks a motivated Project/Program Specialist to support procurement and supplier management across multiple ISR project teams. The role emphasizes executing procurements, evaluating supplier performance, and maintaining project procurement plans within a dynamic R&D environment.

The candidate will collaborate across staff, contribute to schedules, budgets, and risk management, and ensure compliance with Laboratory