Procurement Specialist (Entry)

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C); Richland (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to expedite orders, coordinate with suppliers, and maintain timely procurement workflows at the Hanford Site in Richland, WA. You will review open orders, negotiate with vendors, and support multi‑discipline teams to meet critical milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of procurement experience, with familiarity in FAR and ISMS practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years relevant experience depending on grade level.
• Knowledge of FAR and procurement regulations.
• Experience with procurement cycles, RFQs, and RFPs.
• ISMS principles incorporated into procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays.
• Review open orders and manage delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Track critical parts and resolve potential workflow delays.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve receiving issues and NCRs.
• Generate procurement documents and maintain tracking data.

Skills

Expediting

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Asset Suite

IDMS

Integrated Contractor Assurance System

Job description

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.

The Material Procurement group is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its dedicated and hardworking team at Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C). The team procures a wide range of materials, from small consumables to multimillion dollar fabrications and plays a key role in supporting H2C's mission. Each day offers fast paced and diverse challenges as the group works to ensure materials are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Under general supervision, the individual will primarily focus on expediting duties, with responsibilities including ensuring timely delivery, resolving delays, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to keep orders on track. This role will follow prescribed procedures to support on‑time completion of all procurement activities. The individual will also solicit, negotiate, place, and administer purchase orders for various materials in accordance with established requirements.

Other duties may include:

• Ensure timely delivery of materials by expediting orders, resolving delays, and coordinating closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep procurement activities on track.
• Review open orders, manage delivery schedules, and work with suppliers to meet original promise dates and on time delivery goals.
• Track critical parts and priority orders, identify potential workflow delays, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to address issues, resolve invoice discrepancies, and ensure timely payment.
• Coordinate with Material Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Receiving, Accounts Payable, and warehouse teams to resolve receiving issues, support disposition of NCRs, and ensure smooth procurement workflow.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report supplier performance against purchase order requirements and deliverables.
• Generate procurement documents, maintain organized files, and manage tracking data, reports, and weekly status updates.
• Conduct market research to support project needs and procurement strategies.
• Review subcontract/purchase order documentation, including Catalog IDs, noncompetitive justifications, inaccuracies, questions, and compliance with quality clauses.
• Participate in pre‑procurement planning, preparation of solicitation documents, and processing of RFQs/RFPs.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to supply chain processes.
• Ensure ISMS principles are incorporated into daily execution of procurement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Grade 14:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline; and
• One (1) year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Grade 15:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline; and
• Two (2) year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 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.

Grade 16:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline; and
• Three (3) year relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 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

• Knowledgeable in H2C computer programs such as, but not limited to, Asset Suite, Hanford records Management system (IDMS), and Integrated Contractor Assurance System.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR)
• Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat software, artificial intelligence opportunities.
• A thorough level of knowledge and understanding of the procurement cycle times for technical and commercial services.
• Nationally recognized certification in the field (NCMA, ISM, etc.).

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: $74,538 Hiring Range Maximum: $113,550

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.