Senior Procurement Specialist – Construction & A/E (Onsite)

Fermi Research Alliance, LLC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a Procurement Specialist IV to lead capital construction and complex subcontracting efforts, partnering with internal clients, project teams and the DOE to secure favorable terms and conditions.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, negotiation, and strict adherence to procurement policies, including FAR, Buy American and safety regulations, with responsibility for subcontract file completeness and timely awards. This onsite position is based in Batavia, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, English, Communications or relevant experience as a sourcing or procurement professional or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in area of capital construction, architect and engineering (A/E), and special projects.
• Performs subcontract administration and ensures the completeness, organization, and accuracy of the subcontract file in compliance with subcontract terms and conditions, including timely delivery of goods and services, Buy American Act, Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon Act, workplace safety, insurance, payment, socio-economic provisions, and others as appropriate.
• Solicits request for proposals for highly complex subcontracting requirements, determines responsiveness of subcontractors to solicitation requirements, evaluates proposals, selects qualified potential subcontractors, conducts price and cost analysis, negotiates subcontract terms and conditions, draft contractual instruments, obtains approvals, and awards procurements.
• Plans and develops subcontracting requirements with internal Laboratory customers.
• Support FFDG compliance and self-assessment activities.
• Support audits and assessments, contractor procurement system reviews; collaborate with the DOE Fermi Site Office (FSO); ensure team compliance with the prime contract and applicable acquisition regulations; contribute to and support Procurement metrics gathering and reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontracting

FAR

Cost analysis

Negotiation

DOE contracts

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, English, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a Procurement Specialist IV to lead capital construction and complex subcontracting efforts, partnering with internal clients, project teams and the DOE to secure favorable terms and conditions.

The role emphasizes cost analysis, negotiation, and strict adherence to procurement policies, including FAR, Buy American and safety regulations, with responsibility for subcontract file completeness and timely awards. This onsite position is based in Batavia, IL.