Procurement Services Manager

WA River Protection Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

WA River Protection Solutions seeks a Procurement Services Manager to lead a team of procurement specialists and oversee subcontract formation, administration, and compliance at the Hanford site in Richland, WA. This role ensures compliant, high-value procurement solutions across engineering, operations, and project management functions.

The position requires substantial experience in federal contracting and procurement leadership, with a focus on risk mitigation, supplier engagement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 8 years of related experience in procurement, contract management, or related discipline.
• 10 years of related experience for Grade 21 with expanded scope.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement staff, ensuring alignment with H2C's mission and strategic objectives providing direction leadership and direction to procurement teams issuing and administering services subcontracts.
• Oversee all phases of subcontract planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post award administration across multiple contract types.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DEAR, CAS, Truthful Cost and Pricing Data Act, and internal H2C procedures.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, procurement plans, and risk mitigation plans to enhance mission execution and operational efficiency.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs), RFPs, and contract documents for clarity, compliance, and completeness.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement pathways, regulatory requirements, negotiation strategies, and supplier engagement.
• Monitor subcontract performance, resolve issues, and support corrective actions for timely delivery and contractor accountability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through effective communication, collaborative problem solving.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, updates, and briefings to management and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, tools, and procedures to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and collaboration across the procurement and partner organizations.
• Perform hands on subcontract management duties and other procurement related tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Federal contracting regulations

Subcontract formulation

Negotiation skills

Nuclear/regulatory environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Engineering / Project Management or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup effort. Every day, our teams work to safely remove, treat, and dispose of 56 million gallons of legacy tank waste at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington.

When you join H2C, you become part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." Guided by our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, we work together with integrity, innovation, and accountability. We empower our workforce, encourage continuous improvement, and celebrate achievements as we make measurable progress toward tank waste cleanup and long term site closure. At H2C, your work has a meaningful impact—today and for future generations.

H2C is seeking a Procurement Services Manager to lead a team of procurement specialists and oversee all aspects of subcontract formation, administration, and compliance. This role is integral to ensuring H2C's mission is supported through effective acquisition strategies, strong supplier relationships, and rigorous adherence to federal contracting requirements. A Procurement Services Manager collaborates across engineering, operations, project management, and support organizations to deliver timely, compliant, and high value procurement solutions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement staff, ensuring alignment with H2C's mission and strategic objectives providing direction leadership and direction to procurement teams issuing and administering services subcontracts.
• Oversee all phases of subcontract planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post award administration across multiple contract types.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truthful Cost and Pricing Data Act, and internal H2C procedures.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, procurement plans, and risk mitigation plans to enhance mission execution and operational efficiency.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and contract documents for clarity, compliance, and completeness.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement pathways, regulatory requirements, negotiation strategies, and supplier engagement.
• Monitor subcontract performance, resolve issues, and support corrective actions for timely delivery and contractor accountability.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through effective communication, collaborative problem solving.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, updates, and briefings to management and stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, tools, and procedures to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and collaboration across the procurement and partner organizations.
• Perform hands on subcontract management duties and other procurement related tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

Grade 20:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 8 years of related experience in procurement, contract management, or related discipline.

Grade 21:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 10 years of related experience in procurement, contract management, or related discipline.

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing procurement teams.
• Strong knowledge of federal contracting regulations and compliance.
• Extensive experience in subcontract formulation, procurement practices, and pre/post-award administration.
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to lead complex negotiations.
• Previous experience in a nuclear facility or similarly regulated environment.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, H2C takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial grade and salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made at the appropriate grade level and within the targeted hiring range posted according to these factors. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $131,888

Hiring Range Maximum: $183,050

H2C offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit https://hmis.hanford.gov/hr/page.cfm/HEWTBenefits

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).
• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Management

Shift Work Required No

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, H2C abides by federal statutory requirements of 41 CFR § 60-300.5 VEVRAA Protected Veterans, 41 CFR § 60-741.5 Workers with Disabilities, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and state and local requirements.

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