Procurement Specification Authority/Engineer

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an experienced Procurement Specification Authority/Engineer to join our Engineering team supporting an 800,000 square foot Research and Development campus with administrative, industrial, and nuclear facilities. - Oversee purchases of technical equipment and service contracts - Collaborate with stakeholders for contract negotiations based on project specifications - Identify technical requirements for goods or services in support of SRNL facilities or projects - Schedule and manage procurement activities to ensure timely delivery - Assist in negotiating contracts with suppliers - Perform or assist in site screenings for chemicals, materials, or services - Arrange meetings between design authority, design engineers, R&D, and suppliers - Source low-cost suppliers as alternatives to single/sole sources - Develop control plans for procurement quality levels 1 & 2 - Estimate procurement costs prior to purchase orders - Facilitate material substitution and standardization - Review suppliers for quality, cost, and responsiveness - Implement streamlined procurement processes and identify cost-saving opportunities - Review and update proc...