Holtec International
Procurement Specialist - SMR
Holtec International, Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08100
Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission, called the SMR. The position is offered by SMR LLC as a member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors of the energy industry.
Specific Areas of Responsibility:
•Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration to enable proper contract acquisition
•Perform informal solicitation of price and availability for services and/or commodities
•Support the project team with drafting Quality Plans, Purchase Specifications, Commercial Grade Dedication packages, and other documentation requirements for safety-related procurements
•Support Technical Evaluations to establish the technical and quality requirements for procurement of safety-related and Augmented Quality related items
•Evaluate and document the disposition of discrepancies identified during the procurement process, receipt inspection process, and inventory control process
•Act as a primary interface with vendors during proposal phase, negotiations, and contract performance
•Work well as a member of the cross-business team (CBT - Finance, Legal, HR, and Project teams) and foster teamwork with both external and internal customers
•Act as an intermediary between the technical team and procurement team
•Manage relationships with suppliers
•Perform procurement activities including review of invoices, writing, and issuing purchase orders & change orders
Competencies:
•Organization and planning: Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-task to ensure efficient handling of the many tasks associated with the role.
•Proactivity: Demonstrates the ability to manage individual tasks and seek new tasks that facilitate Project completion.
•Follow through: Demonstrates reliability in completing or managing assigned tasks.
•Multi-tasking: Handle several assignments concurrently while maintaining schedule deadlines.
•Communication: Demonstrates clear and concise communication on a regular basis between project associates, senior management members, and external partners.
•Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to work with and thrive in a diverse and challenging team environment.
•Critical thought/questioning attitude: Challenges and considers information and processes.
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience (experience in nuclear and/or power industry is preferred)
•Knowledge/experience with various types of contracts (e.g. Cost Reimbursement, Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, etc.), Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Teaming Agreements and other commercial agreements
•Knowledge of commercial purchasing practices with suppliers and manufacturers
•Knowledge of inventory management strategies and techniques, knowledge of logistics and expediting processes, basic understanding of plant equipment, material resource planning, and quality assurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in commercial nuclear or naval nuclear design and/or operation
•Project Management Professional (PMP)
•Experience assessing multidisciplinary engineering work packages
•Demonstrated understanding of cost structures, material estimates, development costs, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions for accuracy and completeness
•NCMA: CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM
•DAU: DAWIA Level II/III Contracting, Contracting Professional Certification, Contracting Warrant
•Understanding of competitive procurements and ability to support the development and preparation of high quality, complex proposals
•Understanding of standard Prime Contractor flow down provisions
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Computer skills in word processing, data input, and spreadsheets (experience with ERP is an advantage)
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Specific Areas of Responsibility:
•Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration to enable proper contract acquisition
•Perform informal solicitation of price and availability for services and/or commodities
•Support the project team with drafting Quality Plans, Purchase Specifications, Commercial Grade Dedication packages, and other documentation requirements for safety-related procurements
•Support Technical Evaluations to establish the technical and quality requirements for procurement of safety-related and Augmented Quality related items
•Evaluate and document the disposition of discrepancies identified during the procurement process, receipt inspection process, and inventory control process
•Act as a primary interface with vendors during proposal phase, negotiations, and contract performance
•Work well as a member of the cross-business team (CBT - Finance, Legal, HR, and Project teams) and foster teamwork with both external and internal customers
•Act as an intermediary between the technical team and procurement team
•Manage relationships with suppliers
•Perform procurement activities including review of invoices, writing, and issuing purchase orders & change orders
Competencies:
•Organization and planning: Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and multi-task to ensure efficient handling of the many tasks associated with the role.
•Proactivity: Demonstrates the ability to manage individual tasks and seek new tasks that facilitate Project completion.
•Follow through: Demonstrates reliability in completing or managing assigned tasks.
•Multi-tasking: Handle several assignments concurrently while maintaining schedule deadlines.
•Communication: Demonstrates clear and concise communication on a regular basis between project associates, senior management members, and external partners.
•Teamwork: Demonstrates the ability to work with and thrive in a diverse and challenging team environment.
•Critical thought/questioning attitude: Challenges and considers information and processes.
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience (experience in nuclear and/or power industry is preferred)
•Knowledge/experience with various types of contracts (e.g. Cost Reimbursement, Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, etc.), Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Teaming Agreements and other commercial agreements
•Knowledge of commercial purchasing practices with suppliers and manufacturers
•Knowledge of inventory management strategies and techniques, knowledge of logistics and expediting processes, basic understanding of plant equipment, material resource planning, and quality assurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in commercial nuclear or naval nuclear design and/or operation
•Project Management Professional (PMP)
•Experience assessing multidisciplinary engineering work packages
•Demonstrated understanding of cost structures, material estimates, development costs, performance requirements, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions for accuracy and completeness
•NCMA: CFCM, CCCM, or CPCM
•DAU: DAWIA Level II/III Contracting, Contracting Professional Certification, Contracting Warrant
•Understanding of competitive procurements and ability to support the development and preparation of high quality, complex proposals
•Understanding of standard Prime Contractor flow down provisions
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Computer skills in word processing, data input, and spreadsheets (experience with ERP is an advantage)
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