Buyer 2

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular (FTR)

LOCATION: Oak Ridge, TN (Hybridy - Onsite at least 50%)

*SALARY RANGE: $56,180.80 - $78,166.40/Yr.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to manage day to day purchasing activities that includes, but is not limited to developing and managing solicitations, evaluating quotes and proposals, and preparing and issuing purchase orders for a wide variety of laboratory equipment, materials, supplies, and services that directly-support Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) prime and/or subcontracts that may be FAR-based, Cooperative Agreements, Grants, etc.

All activities are in support of the operations and programmatic needs of ORAU and all must be in compliance with all ORAU, Department of Energy (DOE), and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Orders, policies, and procedures.

Perform complete cradle to grave subcontract administration activities including but not limited to acquisition planning and support, RFP/RFQ development and issuance, negotiation and evaluation, supplier selection and recommendation, documentation, award, administration and closeout of all subcontracts. Subcontract administration activities include comprehensive file documentation and correspondence; price analysis, cost analysis and rationale for award that meet all FAR compliance requirements and standards including compliance with applicable wage determinations for service subcontracts when required.

• Review subcontract provisions. Review and interpret regulations and provide recommendations to Procurement Manager regarding applicability. Ensure compliance with FAR regulations and subcontract terms and conditions and ORAU policies.

• Serve as the primary contact between Procurement and the assigned internal customer to provide assistance with and guidance on Procurement-related activities. This includes but is not limited to development and review of Statements of Work or Statement of Objectives, Sole Source Justifications, contract type determination and other required documents in the formation and management of Blanket Agreements, Releases, and Purchase Orders for materials and supplies, equipment, and services for all assigned purchase requisitions.

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and appropriate approvals; conduct research on potential suppliers and vendors, resolve problems and/or discrepancies with requisitioners, suppliers, and accounting, negotiate any required changes to subcontracts and/or purchase orders.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in business, scientific, technical, education or related field and 2-4 years of job-related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience requiring similar knowledge, skills, abilities, and performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Subcontract decisions are often based on analysis of information from multiple sources, determining best business decisions for ORAU based on alternate courses of action, interpretation of regulations, and past experience.

Additional requirements include:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Knowledge of general procurement processes and procedures with a focus on federal government procurement processes and procedures in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR).

• Knowledge of goods and services and of procurement policies and procedures, required to identify and resolve problems.

• Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards. General application or concepts and principles.

• Developing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.

• Serving as the primary liaison between Procurement and internal customers to support acquisition planning.

• Serving as the primary liaison for Procurement and Suppliers/Vendors for ORAU-Procurements/Subcontracts.

TOTAL REWARDS:

ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:

• Legally required benefits
• Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement plan contribution matching
• Disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Section 125 reimbursement accounts
• Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings

The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:

• Telework
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program