Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Project Acquisition Manager
Career Level:Senior Manager
Job Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi Function
What Youll Do
The incumbent serves as a critical liaison between the Project Management and Supply Chain Management organizations serving as the SCM subject matter expert and leader supporting engineering design construction testing and start-up of over 130 projects annually. This role is responsible for integrating SCM functions namely procurement and subcontract administration with PM functions and ensuring construction projects are supported by effective and efficient acquisition strategies. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with the PM leadership team and project managers to advise recommend and develop procurement strategy assist with procurement packages and drive process improvements by identifying and implementing commercial best practices. The work requires a strong knowledge of both project management and supply chain principles to ensure seamless collaboration and operational alignment between the two groups.
Primary Duties Include:
Act as Liaison and Foster Integration
Acts as a primary liaison between the Project Management and Supply Chain Management organizations integrating the STR function subcontract administration and purchasing activities to ensure seamless collaboration and operational alignment between the two groups. Champions a culture of teamwork.
Lead Acquisition Strategy and Planning
Leads the development of comprehensive acquisition strategies in close collaboration with project managers. Assists in developing detailed procurement forecasts and timelines to support project goals schedules and acquisition budgets.
Ensure Procurement Execution and Support
Assists project teams in preparing complete and accurate procurement packages. Manages the acquisition process from initiation through closeout ensuring all documentation meets organizational standards and requirements.
Drive Process Improvement and Commercial Practices for Projects
Evaluates procurement activities to identify opportunities for increased efficiency. Seeks analyzes and recommends actions for implementing commercial best practices to optimize procurement processes for Projects.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years of management experience.
- OR eighteen or more years of relevant education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement or contracting
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with construction architectural & engineering professional services commodities and MRO contracting
- Experience with commercial construction
- Knowledge of government regulatory acquisition requirements (DEAR FAR)
- Advanced interpersonal skills oral and written communication and strong negotiation skills
- Advanced management and leadership skills
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
Manager
Location: Oak Ridge TNJob Title: Project Acquisition ManagerCareer Level:Senior ManagerJob Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi FunctionWhat Youll Do The incumbent serves as a critical liaison between the Project Management and Supply Chain Management organizations serving as the SCM subject matter expert ...
Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Project Acquisition Manager
Career Level:Senior Manager
Job Specialty: Supply Chain-Multi Function
What Youll Do
The incumbent serves as a critical liaison between the Project Management and Supply Chain Management organizations serving as the SCM subject matter expert and leader supporting engineering design construction testing and start-up of over 130 projects annually. This role is responsible for integrating SCM functions namely procurement and subcontract administration with PM functions and ensuring construction projects are supported by effective and efficient acquisition strategies. The selected candidate will work in close collaboration with the PM leadership team and project managers to advise recommend and develop procurement strategy assist with procurement packages and drive process improvements by identifying and implementing commercial best practices. The work requires a strong knowledge of both project management and supply chain principles to ensure seamless collaboration and operational alignment between the two groups.
Primary Duties Include:
Act as Liaison and Foster Integration
Acts as a primary liaison between the Project Management and Supply Chain Management organizations integrating the STR function subcontract administration and purchasing activities to ensure seamless collaboration and operational alignment between the two groups. Champions a culture of teamwork.
Lead Acquisition Strategy and Planning
Leads the development of comprehensive acquisition strategies in close collaboration with project managers. Assists in developing detailed procurement forecasts and timelines to support project goals schedules and acquisition budgets.
Ensure Procurement Execution and Support
Assists project teams in preparing complete and accurate procurement packages. Manages the acquisition process from initiation through closeout ensuring all documentation meets organizational standards and requirements.
Drive Process Improvement and Commercial Practices for Projects
Evaluates procurement activities to identify opportunities for increased efficiency. Seeks analyzes and recommends actions for implementing commercial best practices to optimize procurement processes for Projects.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 5 years of management experience.
- OR eighteen or more years of relevant education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement or contracting
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with construction architectural & engineering professional services commodities and MRO contracting
- Experience with commercial construction
- Knowledge of government regulatory acquisition requirements (DEAR FAR)
- Advanced interpersonal skills oral and written communication and strong negotiation skills
- Advanced management and leadership skills
Why Y-12
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
Manager
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