JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Chief Procurement Officer
Job Code: 024540
Summary of Responsibilities: Under limited direction and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, provides strategic direction and leadership to the procurement organization. Provides consistent application and establish where necessary federal and commercial acquisition practices in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures, contract law, commercial practice and applicable federal procurement regulations. Develops and directs department goals and objectives that support both long and short-term Lab objectives and meets Department of Energy (DOE) Performance Evaluation Management Plan goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishes consistent application of prime contract requirements using best in class federal, industry and academia acquisition practices lab wide to assure quality of procurement packages and compliance with prescribed practices.
Develops overall strategies for acquisition, formulating operating plans, performance metrics across the organization and long-range planning for execution to support the needs to the lab.
Develops and directs department goals and objectives that support both long and short-term Lab objectives and meets DOE Performance Evaluation Management Plan goals.
Heads specific projects or programs as assigned or need identified; represents the laboratory on various procurement matters, e.g. committees, work groups, external committees, etc.
Builds highly effective and engaging relationships internally and externally to include with DOE to assure expectations and performance measures are aligned.
Engages key stakeholders by executing a consistent strategic communication plan early in the process.
Develops capabilities of the procurement staff and ensure strong leadership within the organization.
Develops programs and training that provide internal Laboratory customers with strategic options around the acquisition lifecycle and employs best practices and tools.
Identifies and exploits strategic sourcing opportunities across the lab, the complex and with member organizations to include vendor partnerships.
Interacts with and advise Laboratory management on matters to ensure that policies and actions conform to related goals of the Laboratory, the prime contract and DOE Orders.
Provides supervision or leadership of a team including hiring, promotions, performance reviews, training, disciplinary actions, team exits, and other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree with a Discipline in Business, Finance, Legal Studies or Economics and a minimum of 10+ years of experience or
equivalent; Masters Degree preferred. 5+ years of management experience in business and/or financial operations.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Professional certification, such as Certified Procurement Manager (CPM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) desired, not required.
Ability to interpret contract terms and conditions, including FAR and DEAR.
Experience in the implementation of procurement systems preferred.
Grade: A12
Job descriptions are a general statement of duties and responsibilities. The Laboratory may change the job duties and responsibilities at any time. The compensation department compares job descriptions to similar positions inside and outside the Laboratory to determine pay ranges.
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December 2024
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Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.