Overview As Principal Buyer, you will lead analytical and strategic sourcing efforts supporting government procurement practices for SRR at Savannah River Site. You will craft high-value procurement proposals, develop reliable sources of supply, and guide staff through complex specifications and negotiations. Your work enables compliant, cost-effective acquisitions aligned with DOE and SRR policies. You will operate independently, collaborating with STRs and stakeholders to resolve procurement challenges and optimize outcomes. This role offers impact at a federal contractor scale within a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities- Ensure procurement activities align with SRR and SRS policies; maintain compliant procurement files
- Prepare, review, issue, negotiate, and administer procurement packages; resolve supplier and customer issues
- Develop complex technical specifications and requirements; conduct market surveys
- Plan long-term procurement programs and sound purchase strategies for complex acquisitions
- Review sole source justifications, emergency requisitions, and subcontract documents
- Administer purchase orders/subcontracts and verify invoice compliance
- Collaborate with Subcontract Technical Representatives on issues and training
- Identify and resolve differences between SRR and supplier objectives; maintain cost-competitive supply
Key requirements- 5+ years in procurement with 3-5 years federal-related procurement experience
- Experience with subcontract terms and conditions, negotiations, and procurement file reviews
- Knowledge of FAR and DEAR or equivalent government procurement regulations
- Experience with DOE contracting environments; familiarity with socioeconomic programs
- Proficiency with procurement systems and computer tools
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
